Meaning & Definition of word "Fivefold"
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Fivefold
/ˈfaɪv.foʊld/
adjective:
- 1. Consisting of five parts or aspects.
- Example: The fivefold plan outlined in the meeting aims to improve productivity.
- 2. Five times as much.
- Example: The company's profits increased fivefold over the past year.
adverb:
- 1. By a factor of five.
- Example: The budget was fivefold increased to accommodate new projects.
Etymology
From the prefix 'five' combined with 'fold', indicating multiplication or increase by five.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fivefold increase:
An increase that is five times greater.
fivefold division:
A division into five parts.
Related Words
quintuple:
To multiply or increase by five times.
fiffold:
Relating to five times or consisting of five parts.
Slang Meanings of fivefold
Meaning: Used to express something that is multiplied by five.
Example Sentence: This deal is fivefold awesome!
Meaning: To emphasize an exceptional amount or degree.
Example Sentence: He's fivefold serious about his training.