Fivefold

/ˈfaɪv.foʊld/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Consisting of five parts or aspects.
The fivefold plan outlined in the meeting aims to improve productivity.
Five times as much.
The company's profits increased fivefold over the past year.
adverb
By a factor of five.
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

Used to express something that is multiplied by five.
This deal is fivefold awesome!
To emphasize an exceptional amount or degree.
He's fivefold serious about his training.