Twofold
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtuːfəʊld/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Twofold is an adjective meaning Double; duplicate; multiplied by two.
Meaning
Double; duplicate; multiplied by two.
More Meanings
- Having two parts, especially two different parts.
- In a double degree; doubly.
Example Sentences
The wheat produced a twofold harvest.
a twofold nature; a twofold sense; a twofold argument
It is the tale of Ixion's twofold guilt, unnatural murder and unlawful love.
"Wallace's suggestion for overcoming the epistemological and solipsistic effects of innate selfishness is twofold."
Word Forms
- two-fold
Synonyms for twofold
Depending on context, synonyms include double, duplicate, twin, dual, duplex, duple.
Antonyms for twofold
Common opposites include bisect.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include double, multiple, dual, threefold, treble, doubled.
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