multiplayer

mul·ti·play·er

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [muhl-tee-pley-er, muhl-tahy‐]
- /ˈmʌl tiˌpleɪ ər, ˈmʌl taɪ‐/
- /ˈmʌltɪpleɪər/

Definitions of multiplayer word

adjective multiplayer of or relating to a video game, or a portion of a video game, in which more than one person plays at the same time in a shared game environment: a multiplayer game; multiplayer mode; a multiplayer experience. 1
adjective multiplayer relating to or involving more than one player: The pitcher was traded in a multiplayer deal. 1
noun multiplayer A multimedia computer and home entertainment system that integrates a number of conventional and interactive audio and video functions with those of a computer. 1
adjective multiplayer game: involving several players 1
adjective multiplayer A multiplayer computer or video game is played by more than one player at one time. 0
noun multiplayer a mode of play involving more than one player at one time in a computer or video game 0

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50;multi- + player

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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