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multiple vs least common multiple

least common multiple vs multiple

multiple and least common multiple both are nouns.

multiple is an adjective but least common multiple is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
multiple Yes Yes No No
least common multiple Yes No No No
As nouns, least common multiple is a hyponym of multiple; that is, least common multiple is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than multiple:
  • multiple: the product of a quantity by an integer
  • least common multiple: the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by every member of a set of numbers
Other hyponyms of multiple include double, triple, quadruple, lcm, lowest common multiple.
multiple (noun) least common multiple (noun)
the product of a quantity by an integer the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by every member of a set of numbers
multiple (adjective) least common multiple (adjective)
having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
Difference between multiple and least common multiple

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