Definition

Describing something that is created or written by multiple authors instead of just one.

Example

The multiauthor book features contributions from several renowned writers.

Conversation

Have you read that new book by the multiauthor team?

No, I haven't! Is it any good?

Yeah, it's really interesting how they blend their styles together.

That sounds cool! I love multiauthor projects when they work well.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Multiauthor → It is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "author" (from Latin "auctor", meaning creator or originator). The word "multiauthor" refers to a work created by many authors or contributors.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('multi-') people who are 'creators' ('author') of a work — that's what multiauthor means.

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