unmultiply

/ʌnmʌltiˈplaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or reverse the process of multiplication; to divide

“The teacher instructed the students to unmultiply the fractions to find the correct answer.”

2. verb

to decrease or reduce the quantity or amount of something

“The company’s revenue began to unmultiply due to the economic downturn.”

3. noun

the act of removing or reversing the process of multiplication; the act of dividing

“The process of unmultiplication was a crucial step in solving the math problem.”

Synonyms

  • divide
  • reduce

Antonyms

  • increase
  • multiply