Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

multiplicator

noun

ˌmʌltɪˈplɪkeɪtər

Definition

A multiplicator is a factor or device that multiplies something, particularly in the context of mathematics or machinery.

Examples

The multiplicator of 5 in the equation 5 x 3 = 15 is 5.
In economic terms, the term ‘multiplicator’ refers to the multiplier effect of spending in a community.

Meaning

In mathematics, it refers to a number by which another number is multiplied. In a broader sense, it can represent anything that increases or amplifies a certain effect or outcome.