multivoltine

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌmʌltiˈvoʊltaɪn/

KK: /mʌltɪˈvoʊltaɪn/

adjective

Definition

An adjective describing organisms that can produce multiple generations or broods in one season.

Example

The multivoltine species of butterflies can be seen flying throughout the summer.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: more multivoltine

Superlative: most multivoltine

Conversation

Did you know some butterflies are multivoltine?

Really? I had no idea what that meant.

It means they can produce several broods in a single season!

That’s fascinating! I need to read more about them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

prolific

reproductive

generative

Antonyms

univoltine

sterile

barren

Root Explanation

Multivoltine → It is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "voltine" (from Latin "volta", meaning turn or cycle). The word describes organisms that have multiple generations or cycles in a single year.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('multi-') cycles or generations in a year, which is what multivoltine refers to.

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