multiplication
die Multiplikation, die Multiplikationen
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multiplication
One of the four basic arithmetic operations in mathematics, in which one number is multiplied by another. The result is called the product.
In der Grundschule lernen die Kinder zuerst die Addition und dann die Multiplikation.
In elementary school, children first learn addition and then multiplication.
multiplication
A strong increase or proliferation, for example of cells, bacteria, or information.
Die schnelle Multiplikation der Viren führte zu einem schweren Krankheitsverlauf.
The rapid multiplication of the viruses led to a severe course of the disease.
| gender | feminine die |
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| plural | die Multiplikationen |
| genitive | der Multiplikation |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Multiplikation | die Multiplikationen |
| accusative | die Multiplikation | die Multiplikationen |
| dative | der Multiplikation | den Multiplikationen |
| genitive | der Multiplikation | der Multiplikationen |
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'Multiplikation' (multiplication) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'multiplizieren' (to multiply). The prefix 'multi-' comes from Latin and means 'many' or 'multiple', which points to the idea of multiplication or increase.
Man muss die Länge mit der Breite multiplizieren, um die Fläche zu berechnen.
You have to multiply the length by the width to calculate the area.
You can recognize the meaning from context. In connection with numbers and calculation, it refers to the mathematical operation. In biological or technical texts, it is about the rapid increase of things such as cells or viruses.
Die Aufgabe war eine einfache Multiplikation.
The problem was a simple multiplication.
In a mathematical context, 'Multiplikation' (multiplication) is the formal and technical term. It is used in school, in textbooks, and in science to name this basic arithmetic operation precisely.
Der Lehrsatz beschreibt die Regeln der Multiplikation von Matrizen.
The theorem describes the rules of multiplication of matrices.
In the meaning of 'Vermehrung' (increase/proliferation), the speed is often emphasized, for example 'die schnelle Multiplikation' (the rapid multiplication) or 'die rasante Multiplikation' (the very rapid multiplication). The thing that is multiplying is connected with 'von' (of).
Das Hauptproblem ist die schnelle Multiplikation der Krebszellen.
The main problem is the rapid multiplication of the cancer cells.
reproduction / increase
For cells or bacteria, Vermehrung refers to the biological process of reproduction. Multiplikation can also describe their increase, but it emphasizes a strong numerical multiplication. Use Vermehrung for the natural process and Multiplikation for a rapid increase in number.
Nach der Zugabe des Nährstoffs beobachtete das Team eine rasche Multiplikation der Bakterien.
After the nutrient was added, the team observed a rapid multiplication of the bacteria.
Unter günstigen Bedingungen beginnt die natürliche Vermehrung der Bakterien.
Under favorable conditions, the bacteria begin to reproduce naturally.
