twofold

two·fold

adj \ˈtü-ˌfōld, -ˈfōld\

Definition of TWOFOLD

1

: having two parts or aspects

2

: being twice as great or as many

— twofold \-ˈfōld\ adverb

Examples of TWOFOLD

1. a twofold increase in spending
2. The aims of the study are twofold.

First Known Use of TWOFOLD

13th century

Related to TWOFOLD

Synonyms: double

Antonyms: single

Related Words: mated, paired

Near Antonyms: unpaired

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Other Number-Related Terms

jubilee, myriad, quarantine, score, twain

Rhymes with TWOFOLD

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