"multiprotocol" meaning in All languages combined

See multiprotocol on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From multi- + protocol. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|multi|protocol}} multi- + protocol Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} multiprotocol (not comparable)
  1. Involving or supporting more than one protocol. Tags: not-comparable
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