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English words starting with M

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mullion

n

a vertical bar between the panes of glass in a window or the panels of a screen.

[ˈmʌliən]

mullioned

adj

Having vertical dividing bars between the panes of a window.

[ˈmʌliənd]

multi

combining form

Many; several; multiple.

[ˈmʌlti]

multi-age

adj

(of a class, group, or activity) containing or designed for children or students of different ages.

[ˈmʌltiˌeɪdʒ]

multi-agency

adj

Involving or participated in by several different organizations or agencies.

[ˌmʌltiˈeɪdʒənsi]

multi-axial

adj

Having or involving several axes.

[ˌmʌltiˈæksiəl]

multi-axis

adj

Having or involving several axes, especially in mechanical or mathematical contexts.

[ˌmʌltiˈæksɪs]

multi-billion-dollar

adj

Involving or worth many billions of dollars.

[ˌmʌltiˈbɪljən ˈdɑːlər]

multi-candidate

adj

Involving or relating to more than one candidate, especially in an election or selection process.

[ˌmʌltiˈkændɪdət]

multi-day

adj

Lasting for or involving more than one day.

[ˈmʌltiˌdeɪ]

multi-ethnic

adj

Involving or containing several different ethnic groups.

[ˌmʌl.tiˈeθ.nɪk]

multi-faith

adj

Involving or including people from several different religions

[ˈmʌltiˌfeɪθ]

multi-family

adj

Designed for or occupied by several families or households, typically referring to a residential building.

[ˌmʌltiˈfæməli]

multi-hued

adj

Having many different colors or shades.

[ˌmʌl.tiˈhjuːd]

multi-jurisdictional

adj

Involving or subject to the authority of several different legal or administrative districts.

[ˌmʌltiˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃənəl]

multi-level

adj

Having several different levels, layers, or stages.

[ˌmʌltiˈlevl]

multi-million

adj

Involving or consisting of several million (of a monetary unit, such as dollars or pounds).

[ˌmʌltiˈmɪljən]

multi-million-dollar

adj

costing or involving several million dollars

[ˌmʌltiˌmɪljənˈdɑːlər]

multi-party

adj

Involving or consisting of several different political parties.

[ˈmʌltiˌpɑːrti]

multi-pronged

adj

Having several distinct aspects, elements, or lines of attack.

[ˌmʌltiˈprɑːŋd]

multi-regional

adj

Involving, relating to, or covering multiple regions.

[ˌmʌltiˈriːdʒənl]

multi-religious

adj

Involving or containing several different religions.

[ˌmʌlti rɪˈlɪdʒəs]

multi-screen

adj

Involving or using more than one screen or display.

[ˈmʌltiˌskriːn]

multi-sectoral

adj

Involving or relating to several different sectors of an economy, society, or area of activity.

[ˌmʌltiˈsek.tɚ.əl]

multi-sited

adj

Conducted or located in, or involving, multiple different physical locations.

[ˈmʌltiˌsaɪtɪd]

multi-stage

adj

Involving or consisting of several distinct phases or steps.

[ˈmʌltiˌsteɪdʒ]

multi-state

adj

Involving, operating in, or relating to more than one state, especially of the United States.

[ˈmʌltiˌsteɪt]

multi-step

adj

Involving or consisting of more than one distinct stage or process.

[ˈmʌlti step]

multi-storied

adj

(of a building) having several or many floors or levels.

[ˌmʌltiˈstɔːrid, ˌmʌltiˈstɔːrid]

multi-story

adj

(of a building) having several floors or levels

[ˈmʌltiˌstɔːri]

multi-tasking

n

The ability of a person or a computer to perform or manage several different tasks or jobs at the same time.

[ˌmʌl.tiˈtæs.kɪŋ]

multi-tiered

adj

Having several levels, layers, or ranks arranged one above the other.

[ˌmʌltiˈtɪrd]

multi-tool

n

A single, compact device that combines several different tools, such as blades, screwdrivers, and pliers, into one unit.

[ˈmʌlti tuːl]

multi-unit

adj

Consisting of or divided into several separate sections, apartments, or dwellings.

[ˌmʌl.tiˈjuː.nɪt]

multi-use

adj

Designed or suitable to be used for several different purposes.

[ˌmʌltiˈjuːs]

multi-user

adj

Designed to be used by more than one person at the same time.

[ˌmʌltiˈjuːzər]

multi-volume

adj

Consisting of or published in several or many volumes.

[ˈmʌltiˌvɑːljəm]

multi-year

adj

Lasting for or involving a period of several years.

[ˈmʌlti jɪr]

multibillion-dollar

adj

Involving or worth many billions of dollars.

[ˌmʌltiˈbɪljən ˈdɑːlər]

multicellular

adj

consisting of many cells

[ˌmʌltiˈseljʊlər]

multicenter

adj

involving or conducted at several different sites or locations.

[ˌmʌl.tiˈsen.t̬ɚ]

multicolored

adj

Having many different colors.

[ˌmʌltiˈkʌlərd]

multicomponent

adj

Consisting of or involving several distinct parts or elements.

[ˌmʌltikəmˈpoʊnənt]

multicultural

adj

relating to or containing several cultural or ethnic groups within a society.

[ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl]

multiculturalism

n

the practice or principle of giving equal attention or representation to the cultural needs and contributions of all the groups in a society.

[ˌmʌl.tiˈkʌl.tʃər.əl.ɪ.zəm]

multiculturalist

n

a person who advocates or supports a multicultural society, in which different cultural or ethnic groups coexist and are valued equally.

[ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəlɪst]

multidimensional

adj

Having or involving several dimensions or aspects.

[ˌmʌltɪdɪˈmenʃənl]

multidimensionality

n

The quality or state of having many dimensions or aspects.

[ˌmʌl.ti.daɪˌmen.ʃənˈæl.ə.t̬i]

multidirectional

adj

involving, moving in, or operating in several different directions.

[ˌmʌltɪdɪˈrɛkʃənl]

multidisciplinary

adj

Involving or combining several different academic disciplines or fields of study.

[ˌmʌltidɪsəˈplɪneri]

multidrug-resistant

adj

(of a microorganism, especially a bacterium) not susceptible to several different antibiotics or other drugs.

[ˌmʌltiˌdrʌɡ rɪˈzɪstənt]

multifaceted

adj

having many different aspects or features

[ˌmʌl.tiˈfæs.ə.t̬ɪd]

multifactor

adj

involving or dependent on several different elements or causes.

[ˌmʌl.tiˈfæk.tɚ]

multifactorial

adj

Involving or dependent on a number of factors, especially causes or influences.

[ˌmʌltifækˈtɔːriəl]

multifarious

adj

having many different parts, elements, or forms

[ˌmʌltɪˈferiəs]

multiform

adj

Existing in, or having many different forms or shapes.

[ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm]

multifunctional

adj

having or able to perform several different functions.

[ˌmʌl.tiˈfʌŋk.ʃən.əl]

multigenerational

adj

Involving or relating to several generations of a family or group.

[ˌmʌltiˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənl]

multihospital

adj

Involving, relating to, or consisting of more than one hospital.

[ˌmʌltiˈhɑːspɪtl]

multilane

adj

(of a road or highway) having several lanes for traffic moving in the same direction.

[ˈmʌltiˌleɪn]

multilateral

adj

Involving three or more parties, especially governments or organizations.

[ˌmʌltiˈlæt(ə)rəl]

multilateralism

n

The principle or practice of political or economic cooperation between three or more countries or parties.

[ˌmʌltiˈlæt(ə)rəlɪz(ə)m]

multilayered

adj

consisting of several different levels or parts

[ˌmʌl.tiˈleɪ.ɚd]

multilevel

adj

Having several different levels, stages, or layers.

[ˌmʌltiˈlevl]

multileveled

adj

having several levels or layers

[ˌmʌltiˈlevəld]

multilingual

adj

Using, speaking, or involving several languages.

[ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl]

multimedia

adj

Using or involving several forms of communication or expression, such as sound, video, and text.

[ˌmʌltiˈmiːdiə]

multimillion-dollar

adj

costing or worth many millions of dollars

[ˌmʌltiˈmɪljən ˈdɑːlər]

multimillionaire

n

a person who has money and property worth several million pounds, dollars, etc.

[ˌmʌltiˌmɪljəˈner]

multimodal

adj

involving or using several different modes or methods.

[ˌmʌltiˈmoʊd(ə)l]

multimode

adj

supporting or involving several different modes or methods of operation.

[ˈmʌltiˌmoʊd]

multinational

adj

Involving or operating in several countries or nations.

[ˌmʌltiˈnæʃ(ə)nəl]

multinomial

adj

relating to or consisting of several terms, especially in mathematics.

[ˌmʌltɪˈnoʊmiəl]

multiple

adj

Involving or consisting of many parts, individuals, or elements

[ˈmʌltəpl̩]

multiple-choice

adj

(of a question) offering several possible answers from which the correct one must be selected.

[ˈmʌltɪpl̩ tʃɔɪs]

multiple-regression

n

A statistical technique that models the relationship between a dependent variable and two or more independent variables.

[ˈmʌltɪpl rɪˈɡreʃn]

multiple-use

adj

Designed or suitable to be used for more than one purpose or on more than one occasion.

[ˈmʌltəpl̩ juːs]

multiplex

adj

having or involving many parts or elements

[ˈmʌltɪpleks]

multiplexer

n

an electronic device that selects one of several input signals and forwards the selected input to a single output line.

[ˈmʌltəˌpleksər]

multiplication

n

The process of calculating the total of one number multiplied by another.

[ˌmʌltəplɪˈkeɪʃn]

multiplicative

adj

relating to or involving multiplication

[ˈmʌltəplɪˌkeɪtɪv]

multiplicity

n

A large number or wide range of things.

[ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti]

multiplier

n

a number by which another number is multiplied.

[ˈmʌltɪplaɪər]

multiply

v

to add a number to itself a particular number of times

[ˈmʌltɪplaɪ]

multiplying

v

increasing in number or quantity

[ˈmʌltəplaɪɪŋ]

multipoint

adj

involving, using, or connecting to several different points or locations.

[ˈmʌltiˌpɔɪnt]

multipolar

adj

having or involving several different poles, centers of power, or opposing forces

[ˌmʌltiˈpoʊlər]

multiprocessor

n

a computer that has more than one central processing unit and can therefore perform multiple tasks simultaneously or process a single task more quickly.

[ˌmʌltiˈprɑːsesər]

multipurpose

adj

having several different uses or functions

[ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜːr.pəs]

multiracial

adj

Involving or including people of several different races.

[ˌmʌltiˈreɪʃl]

multisensory

adj

involving or using more than one of the senses (sight, hearing, touch, etc.) at the same time.

[ˌmʌl.tiˈsen.sə.ri]

multispectral

adj

Involving or using several different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, especially for obtaining information about an object.

[ˌmʌl.tiˈspek.trəl]

multistage

adj

consisting of or occurring in several distinct stages or steps.

[ˈmʌltiˌsteɪdʒ]

multitalented

adj

having many talents or natural abilities.

[ˌmʌltiˈtæləntɪd]

multitasking

n

The ability of a person to perform or manage more than one task at the same time.

[ˌmʌl.tiˈtæs.kɪŋ]

multitude

n

a large number of people or things

[ˈmʌltɪtuːd]

multitudinous

adj

very numerous; consisting of or including many individuals or elements.

[ˌmʌltɪˈtuːdɪnəs]

multivalent

adj

having many different values, meanings, or appeals

[ˌmʌltɪˈveɪlənt, mʌlˈtɪvələnt]

multivariate

adj

involving or depending on several variables, especially in mathematics and statistics.

[ˌmʌl.tiˈver.i.ət]

multiverse

n

a hypothetical collection of many separate universes, including our own, which together comprise all of reality.

[ˈmʌltɪvɜːrs]

multivitamin

n

a pill, tablet, or other preparation containing several vitamins, taken as a dietary supplement.

[ˌmʌl.tiˈvaɪ.t̬ə.mɪn]

multivocal

adj

having many meanings or interpretations; ambiguous.

[ˌmʌl.tiˈvoʊ.kəl]

mum

n

Mother (used especially by or to young children).

[mʌm]

mumble

v

To speak or say something in a quiet and unclear way that is difficult to understand.

[ˈmʌmbl]

mumbled

v

(past tense and past participle of mumble) To speak quietly and indistinctly so that the words are difficult to hear or understand.

[ˈmʌmbld]

mumbling

n

The act or habit of speaking in a low, soft, and indistinct way.

[ˈmʌmblɪŋ]

mumbo-jumbo

n

confusing or meaningless language or activity, often used to obscure the truth.

[ˌmʌm.boʊ ˈdʒʌm.boʊ]

mummer

n

A person who wears a mask or costume for entertainment, especially as part of a traditional folk play.

[ˈmʌmər]

mummification

n

The process of preserving a dead body as a mummy, especially by embalming and drying.

[ˌmʌm.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən]

mummified

adj

(of a dead body) preserved as a mummy by embalming and wrapping.

[ˈmʌm.ə.faɪd]

mummify

v

To preserve (a dead body) from decay by treating it with special substances and wrapping it in cloth.

[ˈmʌmɪfaɪ]

mummy

n

A dead body that has been preserved from decay, especially by being treated with special substances before being wrapped in cloth, as was done in ancient Egypt.

[ˈmʌmi]

mumps

n

An infectious disease that causes painful swelling of the glands at the sides of the face and neck.

[mʌmps]

munch

v

To eat something with a continuous and often noisy chewing action.

[mʌntʃ]

muncher

n

A person or thing that munches, especially in a steady or noticeable way.

[ˈmʌnʧər]

munching

v

eating something with a continuous and often noisy chewing action

[ˈmʌntʃɪŋ]

munchkin

n

A very small or young child, especially one considered to be cute or endearing.

[ˈmʌntʃkɪn]

mundane

adj

Lacking interest or excitement; dull.

[mʌnˈdeɪn]

mundanity

n

The quality or state of being ordinary, dull, and uninteresting.

[mənˈdæn.ə.t̬i]

municipal

adj

Relating to a town or city or its local government.

[mjuːˈnɪsəp(ə)l]
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