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fourfold
(ˈfɔːˌfəʊld)adj
1. (Mathematics) equal to or having four times as many or as much
2. (Mathematics) composed of four parts
adv
(Mathematics) by or up to four times as many or as much
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four•fold
(ˈfɔrˌfoʊld, ˈfoʊr-)adj.
1. comprising four parts or members.
2. four times as great or as much.
adv. 3. in fourfold measure.
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| Adj. | 1. | fourfold - four times as great or many; "a fourfold increase in the dosage" multiple - having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual; "multiple birth"; "multiple ownership"; "made multiple copies of the speech"; "his multiple achievements in public life"; "her multiple personalities"; "a pineapple is a multiple fruit" |
| 2. | fourfold - having four units or components; "quadruple rhythm has four beats per measure"; "quadruplex wire" multiple - having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual; "multiple birth"; "multiple ownership"; "made multiple copies of the speech"; "his multiple achievements in public life"; "her multiple personalities"; "a pineapple is a multiple fruit" | |
| Adv. | 1. | fourfold - by a factor of four; "the price of gasoline has increased fourfold over the past two years" |
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