 fourfold |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] four times as great or many | |
| Synonyms: | quadruple | |
| Examples: | "a fourfold increase in the dosage" |
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| Related terms: | multiple | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] having four units or components | |
| Synonyms: | quadruplex quadruplicate quadruple | |
| Examples: | "quadruple rhythm has four beats per measure" "quadruplex wire" |
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| Related terms: | multiple | |
| 3. | [ adverb ] by a factor of four | |
| Synonyms: | four_times | |
| Examples: | "the price of gasoline has increased fourfold over the past two years" |
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| Related terms: | quadruple quadruple | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] having four units or components | |
| Synonyms: | quadruplicate quadruple | |
| Examples: | "quadruple rhythm has four beats per measure" |
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| Related terms: | multiple | |
| Similar spelling: |
four_flush |
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