Definition

Describing something that weighs more than one ton.

Example

The truck was classified as a multiton vehicle due to its heavy load capacity.

Conversation

Have you seen that new truck they advertised?

Yeah, it looks really powerful and can carry multiton loads.

I wonder how much it costs to drive something that heavy.

Probably a lot, but it would be great for moving big stuff.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A design pattern that allows for the creation of multiple instances of a class, each identified by a unique key, rather than just one instance as in the singleton pattern.

Example

The multiton pattern is useful when you need to manage several instances of a class based on different keys.

Conversation

Have you heard about the multiton design pattern?

Yeah, it's interesting how it allows multiple instances, right?

Exactly! I think it’s great for managing keyed instances in projects.

Root Explanation

Multiton → It is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "ton" (from Latin "tonus", meaning tone or sound). The word "multiton" refers to many tones or sounds, often used in the context of audio or music systems that can produce multiple sound frequencies.

Memory Tip

Think of 'multi-' meaning many, and 'ton' relating to sound or tone. This helps you remember that 'multiton' refers to many different sounds.

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