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multithreaded

6.5

Having several different stories or topics happening at the same time

adjective
/ˌmʌltiˈθrɛdɪd/

: multihilo

The novel has a multithreaded plot that keeps readers engaged.

Examples

The film's multithreaded plot keeps viewers engaged as different storylines unfold simultaneously.
A multithreaded discussion can make meetings more dynamic but also harder to follow.
Her research paper is multithreaded, exploring several related topics in depth.
Her presentation was multithreaded, covering various aspects of the topic.
The film's multithreaded plot keeps viewers engaged as different storylines unfold simultaneously.
A multithreaded discussion can make meetings more dynamic but also harder to follow.
Her research paper is multithreaded, exploring several related topics in depth.

Synonyms

multithread

vsmultithreaded

7.3

Having several storylines that happen at the same time

applies more broadly to themes or elements across discussions or processes

How Interwoven

intricate

73 6.7

multithreaded

6.5

interwoven

4 5.5

single-stranded

Specialized

1 5.5

Surface Forms

multithreaded positive

Morphology

multithreaded = threaded (transparent) = multi + thread + ed

The meaning follows directly from 'multi' plus 'threaded' in the ordinary metaphorical sense of having several threads or strands.

Etymology

The word multithreaded combines multi- 'many' and thread 'a line of story or idea', like threads in a conversation or in sewing. A multithreaded story or discussion has many separate but woven story 'threads', which is why different themes can happen at the same time.