threefold

adjective

three·​fold ˈthrē-ˌfōld How to pronounce threefold (audio) -ˈfōld How to pronounce threefold (audio)
1
: having three parts or members : triple
a threefold purpose
2
: being three times as great or as many
a threefold increase
threefold adverb

Examples of threefold in a Sentence

a threefold approach to solving the problem
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of threefold was before the 12th century

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“Threefold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/threefold. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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threefold

adjective
three·​fold ˈthrē-ˌfōld How to pronounce threefold (audio)
-ˈfōld
1
: having three parts or members
2
: being three times as great or as many
threefold adverb

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