MULTIPLICIOUS
Mul`ti*pli"cious, a. Etym: [See Multiplex.]
Defn: Manifold. [Obs.]
MULTIPLICITY
Mul`ti*plic"ity, n. Etym: [Cf. F. multiplicité.]
Defn: The quality of being multiple, manifold, or various; a state of being many; a multitude; as, a multiplicity of thoughts or objects. "A multiplicity of goods." South.
MULTIPLIER
Mul"ti*pli`er, n. Etym: [Cf. F. multiplier. Cf. Multiplicator.]
1. One who, or that which, multiplies or increases number.
2. (Math.)
Defn: The number by which another number is multiplied. See the Note under Multiplication.
3. (Physics)
Defn: An instrument for multiplying or increasing by repetition or accumulation the intensity of a force or action, as heat or electricity. It is particularly used to render such a force or action appreciable or measurable when feeble. See Thermomultiplier.