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multigraph

noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A set V (whose elements are called vertices or nodes), taken together with a multiset E, each of whose elements (called an edge or line) is a cardinality-two multisubset of V.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: graph-theory, mathematics, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pseudograph

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A set V (as before), taken together with a multiset E, each of whose elements is a cardinality-two subset of V.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncommon

Topics: graph-theory, mathematics, sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A combined rotary typesetting and printing machine for office use. The type is transferred semi-automatically by means of keys from a type-supply drum to a printing drum. The printing may be done by means of an inked ribbon to print "typewritten" letters, or directly from inked type or a stereotype plate, as in a printing press.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Topics: media, printing, publishing

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noun

Meaning 4

A specific sequence of letters treated as a (phonemic) unit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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Synonyms: polygraph

Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

To print using a multigraph machine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical, transitive

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History

Etymology

From multi- + graph. Compare multiset.