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Etymology of the Latin word multiplex

the Late Latin word multiplex (having many twists, turns; having many layers; multitudinous, many at once, together)
derived from the Latin word multus (many; much, many, great)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *mel-
derived from the Late Latin word plicare (to fold; fold , bend, flex; multiply by X , X-tuple; add together)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *plek-
derived from the Latin word plexus (plaiting, braid; interwoven; intricate)
derived from the Latin word plectere (buffet, beat; punish; plait, twine)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *plek-

Derivations in Latin

multiplus, multiplicare

Derivations in other languages

English multiplex, French multiplex, Italian multiplex, Italian molteplice, Spanish multíplice

Usage

Word found in Late Latin



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