Threefold

/ˈθriːfoʊld/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having three parts or aspects; tripartite.

The project had a threefold aim: to educate, to inform, and to entertain.

Three times as great or as much.

The company's profits increased threefold this year compared to last year.

adverb

In threefold manner.

The risks were multiplied threefold when they decided to invest without proper research.

Middle English 'threfold', from 'three' + 'fold'

threefold increase

A rise that is three times greater than the original amount.

threefold path

A concept representing three different aspects in a doctrine or philosophy.

threefold division

A classification into three distinct categories.

thrice

Three times; on three occasions.

triple

Consisting of three parts.

triad

A group of three.

A term used to emphasize the extent or magnitude of something.

This party is threefold awesome!

Used to refer to something three times better than usual.

This deal is threefold cooler than the last one.