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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A creational design pattern resembling the singleton pattern except that multiple keyed instances of the class can be created. uncountable
2. 2
   The class used for the multiton pattern. uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   Weighing more than one ton. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

multiton pattern

Etymology

Etymology 1

From multi- + ton.

Etymology 2

From multi- + singleton.

Related phrases

multiton patterncreational patternsingleton pattern

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