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English word origin

Etymology of times

Multiplication sense from the idea that something is repeated or added together a given number of times.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of time

prep

Multiplied by (see also 'ratio of comparison' sense at 'time').

noun

plural of time · The circumstances of a certain time. · A person's experiences or biography.

verb

To multiply.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Multiplication sense from the idea that something is repeated or added together a given number of times.

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