multipronged

adjective

mul·​ti·​pronged ˌməl-tē-ˈprȯŋd How to pronounce multipronged (audio)
-ˌtī-
1
: having several distinct aspects or elements
a multipronged attack
2
: having several prongs

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As with many modern malware attacks, this one is multipronged as well. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026 But instead of growing straight up, its trunk forks four times, creating a massive, multipronged crown. — Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 17 June 2026 To address these problems there are several multipronged solutions. — Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Summer is finally here, meaning natural curls are making their seasonal comeback, and with them the return of multipronged, post-shower hair care regimens to lock the shape and manage the frizz. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for multipronged

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of multipronged was in 1953

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“Multipronged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multipronged. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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