What does fourfold mean?
Fourfold means Four times as great; quadruple..
Fourfold
/ˈfɔːfəʊld/ · adjective
Meaning
Four times as great; quadruple..
Definitions by Sense
- Four times as great; quadruple.
- Comprised of four individual members.
- By a factor of four.
- To increase to four times as much; to multiply by four.
- (mathematics) An algebraic variety of degree 4.
Example Sentences
Most pupils have a fourfold object in studying a language; they wish to be able to read and write, to speak and to understand it.
And he shall restore the Lambe fourefold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pittie.
Our main application is to the classification of Poisson brackets on Fano fourfolds.
Synonyms for fourfold
Antonyms for fourfold
Related Words
Word Forms
- four-fold
- fourfolds
- fourfolding
- fourfolded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fourfold?
Common synonyms include quadruple, quadruplicate, quadruply, multiple.
What is the opposite of fourfold?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use fourfold in a sentence?
Most pupils have a fourfold object in studying a language; they wish to be able to read and write, to speak and to understand it.
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