Meaning & Definition of word "Fivefold"

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.