Basic Details
Word: Multiplication
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times; it helps find the total of groups of the same size.
Synonyms: Times, product, repeated addition
Antonyms: Division
Idioms and Phrases
- Multiply like rabbits: Used to describe something that increases very quickly. Example: "After the first season, their popularity seemed to multiply like rabbits."
- To multiply your efforts: To work harder and put in more effort. Example: "If you want to finish the project on time, you'll need to multiply your efforts."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In mathematics class, we learned how to use the multiplication table to find the product of two numbers.
Example 2: When you have three groups of four apples each, you can use multiplication to find out how many apples there are in total: 3 times 4 equals 12.
Example 3: Knowing how to multiply quickly is important for solving math problems during exams.
Fun Fact
Did you know that multiplication is one of the four basic operations in mathematics? It dates back to ancient times, with the earliest recorded use found in Mesopotamian tablets from around 3000 BC.
Famous Quote
"Mathematics is the language with which God has written the universe." - Galileo Galilei
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "multiplication" mean?
a) To take away
b) The process of adding a number to itself
c) To divide a number
d) A type of subtraction
Answer: b) The process of adding a number to itself
2. Which of these is a synonym of "multiplication"?
a) Addition
b) Times
c) Subtraction
d) Division
Answer: b) Times
3. Which of the following is the opposite of "multiplication"?
a) Addition
b) Doubling
c) Division
d) Subtraction
Answer: c) Division
4. Which sentence uses "multiplication" correctly?
a) Multiplication is the process of finding the total by adding different numbers together.
b) Multiplication helps us find the total when we have equal groups.
c) Multiplication can only be done with small numbers.
d) Multiplication is the same as division.
Answer: b) Multiplication helps us find the total when we have equal groups.
5. What does the idiom "multiply like rabbits" mean?
a) To decrease quickly
b) To grow very fast
c) To stay the same
d) To move slowly
Answer: b) To grow very fast
