Multiples

/ˈmʌltɪpəlz/ noun

Definition

Numbers that result from multiplying a given number by integers, or instances of something occurring more than once.

Etymology

From Latin multiplex meaning 'manifold,' from multi- (many) + -plex (fold). The mathematical sense developed as the concept of folding or repeating quantities multiple times.

Kelly Says

Multiples reveal the beautiful patterns hidden in numbers - every number creates an infinite family of multiples, like mathematical DNA that repeats itself throughout the number system, showing how simple rules can generate endless complexity.

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