C1 verb Formal

abmultant

/æbˈmʌltənt/

To diversify or branch out extensively from a single origin into multiple complex channels, forms, or applications. It describes the process of systemic expansion where a core entity multiplies its variety or reach.

Examples

3 of 5
1

We decided to abmultant our garden by planting ten different types of flowers instead of just roses.

We decided to abmultant our garden by planting ten different types of flowers instead of just roses.

2

The committee intends to abmultant the research parameters to include diverse socio-economic factors.

The committee intends to abmultant the research parameters to include diverse socio-economic factors.

3

Don't just stick to one genre; you should abmultant your reading list this summer.

Don't just stick to one genre; you should abmultant your reading list this summer.

Word Family

Noun
abmultation
Verb
abmultant
Adverb
abmultantly
Adjective
abmultantive
Related
abmultancy
💡

Memory Tip

Break it down: 'Ab-' (away from) + 'Mult' (many). It describes the action of moving away from a single point to create many branches.

Quick Quiz

To minimize financial risk, the investor was advised to _______ his holdings across several emerging markets.

Correct!

The correct answer is: abmultant

Examples

1

We decided to abmultant our garden by planting ten different types of flowers instead of just roses.

everyday

We decided to abmultant our garden by planting ten different types of flowers instead of just roses.

2

The committee intends to abmultant the research parameters to include diverse socio-economic factors.

formal

The committee intends to abmultant the research parameters to include diverse socio-economic factors.

3

Don't just stick to one genre; you should abmultant your reading list this summer.

informal

Don't just stick to one genre; you should abmultant your reading list this summer.

4

As the species migrated to isolated islands, their physical traits began to abmultant to suit different micro-climates.

academic

As the species migrated to isolated islands, their physical traits began to abmultant to suit different micro-climates.

5

The startup must abmultant its revenue streams to ensure long-term stability in a volatile market.

business

The startup must abmultant its revenue streams to ensure long-term stability in a volatile market.

Word Family

Noun
abmultation
Verb
abmultant
Adverb
abmultantly
Adjective
abmultantive
Related
abmultancy

Common Collocations

abmultant a portfolio to diversify a range of investments or works
abmultant rapidly to branch out or multiply quickly
abmultant the curriculum to broaden the subjects taught in a course
abmultant across regions to expand presence into different geographic areas
abmultant resources to spread assets or materials into various sectors

Common Phrases

abmultant the scope

to increase the range of a project or study

abmultant into segments

to divide and expand into specific parts

abmultant one's interests

to take up many different hobbies or fields of study

Often Confused With

abmultant vs adumbrate

Adumbrate means to foreshadow or sketch a faint outline, whereas abmultant means to multiply or diversify.

abmultant vs amalgamate

Amalgamate is the opposite process: it means to combine many things into one, while abmultant means to branch one thing into many.

📝

Usage Notes

Abmultant is a high-level, formal verb typically found in academic or strategic business contexts. It implies a deliberate and systematic increase in variety rather than a random scattering.

⚠️

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistake the '-ant' ending for an adjective suffix; remember that in this specific context, it functions as a transitive verb. Avoid using it for simple addition; use it when one thing evolves into many different things.

💡

Memory Tip

Break it down: 'Ab-' (away from) + 'Mult' (many). It describes the action of moving away from a single point to create many branches.

📖

Word Origin

Constructed from the Latin prefix 'ab-' (off/away) and 'multus' (many), suggesting the act of making many out of one.

Grammar Patterns

Transitive verb: takes a direct object (e.g., abmultant the strategy). Often followed by the preposition 'into' or 'across'. Regular conjugation: abmultanted (past), abmultanting (present participle).

Quick Quiz

To minimize financial risk, the investor was advised to _______ his holdings across several emerging markets.

Correct!

The correct answer is: abmultant

Related Words

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

Was this helpful?

Comments (0)

Login to Comment
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!

Start learning languages for free

Start Learning Free