Definition

Having multiple levels or floors, typically used to describe buildings.

Example

The new apartment complex is a multistoried building with ten floors.

Conversation

Have you seen that new multistoried building downtown?

Yeah, it's impressive! I can't believe how many floors it has.

I heard they have a rooftop garden on the top floor.

That sounds amazing! I’d love to check it out sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Multistoried → It is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "story" (from Old French *estorie*, meaning a floor or level of a building) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition). The word "multistoried" describes a building that has many levels or floors.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('multi-') levels or 'stories' in a building — that's why multistoried means having many floors.

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