multiplicative

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   tending or having the power to multiply or increase in number or quantity or degree

   The multiplicative tendency of proportional representation.

2. 2
   adj

   Distributive over multiplication.

   Matrix determinants are multiplicative; if A and B are square matrices of the same size, then #92;mbox#123;det#125;(AB)#61;#92;mbox#123;det#125;(A)#92;,#92;mbox#123;det#125;(B).

3. 3
   adj

   Of or pertaining to multiplication.

4. 4
   adj

   Having multiplication as an operator.

From 6th-century Latin multiplicativus, from Classical Latin multiplicāre (“to multiply”).

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