threefold

adjective

three·​fold ˈthrē-ˌfōld  -ˈfōld 

1

: having three parts or members : triple

a threefold purpose

2

: being three times as great or as many

a threefold increase

threefold

ˈthrē-ˈfōld 

adverb

Synonyms

• treble
• triadic
• tripartite
• triple
• triplex

Examples of threefold in a Sentence

a threefold approach to solving the problem

Recent Examples on the Web

LinkedIn data shows a threefold increase in C-suite profiles listing AI skills today compared to two years ago. —Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

And since Trump took office, there's been more than a threefold increase in the number of state and local law enforcement agencies with agreements to help enforce federal immigration laws. —Time, 8 Apr. 2025

Some combination of the threefold technique usually helps me with the answer, which is ABIDE. —Deb Amlen, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025

All the variation—remember, there’s a threefold difference in total training volume—is packed into easy zone 1 running. —Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 31 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for threefold

• ahold
• behold
• billfold
• blindfold
• cajoled
• consoled
• controlled
• cotswold
• eightfold
• enfold
• enrolled
• extolled

Kids Definition

threefold

adjective

three·​fold ˈthrē-ˌfōld 

-ˈfōld

1

: having three parts or members

2

: being three times as great or as many

threefold adverb