multipolar

adjective

Having or conceiving multiple centers of power or influence.

Having many poles, as a nerve-cell or a dynamo: opposed to unipolar, bipolar. See cut under cell, 5.

noun

An electromagnetic machine in which several magnetic poles are used or exist. Also called multiple pole.

adjective

Having many poles; in Anat., designating specif. a nerve cell which has several dendrites.

adjective

Having, or pertaining to, many poles, as a field magnet or armature of a dynamo, or a dynamo having such a field magnet or (sometimes) armature.

adjective

Having more than two poles

adjective

Having multiple centres of political or military influence