multistoried
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having multiple floors or levels: Describes a building or structure that is constructed with more than one story (floor) above ground level.
Usage
- The adjective "multistoried" is used directly before a noun to describe it.
- It is a formal and technical term, most commonly used in architecture, construction, urban planning, and real estate contexts.
- It is synonymous with "multistory" and "multi-storey" (British English spelling).
Examples
- The city's downtown is filled with multistoried office buildings.
- They live in a multistoried apartment complex with a view of the park.
- The new zoning laws encourage the construction of multistoried residential units to increase density.
Advanced Usage
- "multistoried car park": A parking garage with multiple levels for vehicles.
- We parked in the multistoried car park near the shopping centre.
- "multistoried structure": A general term for any building or edifice with several floors.
- The ancient pagoda was a remarkable wooden multistoried structure.
Variants and Related Words
- Multistory (Adjective): The more common American English spelling variant of "multistoried".
- a multistory mall
- Multi-storey (Adjective): The common British English spelling variant.
- a multi-storey car park
- High-rise (Adjective/Noun): Often used for very tall multistoried buildings, typically with many floors (e.g., over 10-12 stories).
- a high-rise building; a high-rise
Synonyms
- Multi-level: Having several levels or floors.
- Many-storied: Consisting of many stories (less common).
Antonyms
- Single-story: Having only one floor.
- Low-rise: A building with only a few stories (typically fewer than 4-7).
Adjective
- having more than one story