English

Alternative forms

• multi-polar

Adjective

multipolar ‎(comparative more multipolar, superlative most multipolar)

1. (physics, biology) Having more than two poles. [from 19th c.]
2. (politics) Having multiple centres of political or military influence [from 20th c.]
   • 2012, Christopher Clark, The Sleepwalkers, Penguin 2013, p. 121:

     The first diagram reveals a multi-polar system, in which a plurality of forces and interests balance each other in precarious equilibrium.

Translations

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowing from French multipolaire.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌmul.ti.poˈlar/

Adjective

multipolar m, n ‎(feminine singular multipolară, masculine plural multipolari, feminine and neuter plural multipolare)

1. multipolar

Declension