multi
noun
Simple meaning
A contract bridge convention whereby the opening bid of 2♦ shows several possible types of hands.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
muhlteeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmʌlti
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
informal
Neolamprologus multifasciatus (small shell-dwelling cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, popular as aquarium fish)
bridge
A contract bridge convention whereby the opening bid of 2♦ shows several possible types of hands.
informalpaleontology
A multituberculate.
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This meaning: Neolamprologus multifasciatus (small shell-dwelling cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, popular as aquarium fish)
Used this way, multi is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Casual
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Casual and conversational
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
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Compound terms
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A very rich person whose material wealth is valued at many billions of dollars.
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