In the expression 5 × 7, the "5" is a multiplier.
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Multiplier
/ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪəɹ/
Synonyms for "multiplier" (37 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: amplifier, argument, arithmetic unit, coefficient, coefficients.
- Sentence evidence is available for multiplier, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "multiplier".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "multiplier"
Keep "multiplier" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "multiplier" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "multiplier", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "multiplier" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesarithmetic unitdigital circuiteconomic conceptmacroeconomic conceptmathematical quantitynumbernumerical factor
More specific
7 entriesKaratsuba multiplierarray multiplierconversion factorinvestment multiplierscale factorspending multipliertax multiplier
Collocations
6 entriesconstant multiplierdigital multipliereconomic multiplierfiscal multiplierinvestment multiplierspending multiplier
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
39 translations across 34 languages.
Armenian
1 entries- բազմապատկիչ noun (number)
Belarusian
1 entries- мно́жнік noun (number)
Bulgarian
2 entries- мно́жител noun (number)
- усилвател noun (physics: device to enhance a signal)
Cebuano
1 entries- pil-anon noun (number)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 乘數 /乘数 noun (number)
Czech
1 entries- násobitel noun (number)
Finnish
2 entries- kertoja noun (number)
- vahvistin noun (physics: device to enhance a signal)
French
1 entries- multiplicateur noun (number)
Georgian
1 entries- მამრავლი noun (number)
German
1 entries- Multiplikator noun (number)
Greek
1 entries- πολλαπλασιαστής noun (number)
Hebrew
1 entries- כּוֹפֵל noun (number)
Hungarian
1 entries- szorzó noun (number)
Icelandic
1 entries- margfaldari noun (number)
Indonesian
1 entries- pengali noun (number)
Italian
1 entries- moltiplicatore noun (number)
Japanese
1 entries- 乗数 noun (number)
Korean
1 entries- 승수 noun (number)
Latvian
1 entries- reizinātājs noun (number)
Macedonian
1 entries- множител noun (number)
Marathi
1 entries- गुणक noun (number)
Māori
1 entries- tau whakarea noun (number)
Polish
1 entries- mnożnik noun (number)
Portuguese
1 entries- multiplicador noun (number)
Romanian
2 entries- multiplicator noun (number)
- înmulțit noun (number)
Russian
1 entries- мно́житель noun (number)
Serbo-Croatian
2 entries- mnòžitelj noun (number)
- мно̀житељ noun (number)
Slovak
1 entries- násobiteľ noun (number)
Slovene
1 entries- množitelj noun (number)
Spanish
1 entries- multiplicador noun (number)
Tagalog
1 entries- parami noun (number)
Turkish
1 entries- çarpan noun (number)
Ukrainian
2 entries- мно́жник noun (number)
- помно́жувач noun (physics: device to enhance a signal)
Welsh
1 entries- lluosydd noun (number)
Sample sentences
8 total sentences available.
The score multiplier increases each time you complete a level of the video game.
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The electron number constraint unlike the idempotency constraint can be represented by a single equation. For this reason, one can properly incorporate this constraint using a Lagrange multiplier and defining an effective chemical potential
Source: wiktionary
After studying a recursive formulation and the associated Bellman equation, in section 5.5 we analyze a Lagrangian formulation that provides useful insights about how Lagrange multipliers on transition laws relate to gradients of value functions.
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Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "multiplier"?
Closest matches include amplifier, argument, arithmetic unit, coefficient, coefficients.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "multiplier"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.