fourfold

four·fold

adjective \ˈfȯr-ˌfōld, -ˈfōld\

Definition of FOURFOLD

1

: being four times as great or as many

2

: having four units or members

— four·fold \-ˈfōld\ adverb

Examples of FOURFOLD

1. There has been a fourfold increase in membership this year.

Origin of FOURFOLD

Middle English, from Old English fēowerfeald, from fēower + -feald -fold

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with FOURFOLD

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