multivariate

adjective mul·ti·var·i·ate \-ˈver-ē-ət, -ˌāt\

Definition of MULTIVARIATE

: having or involving a number of independent mathematical or statistical variables <multivariate calculus> <multivariate data analysis>

multi- + variable + ³-ate

First Known Use: 1928

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