Decuple Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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decuple

[ˈdɛkjʊp(ə)l ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Verb}

mathematics

To multiply by ten; increase tenfold.

Synonyms

increase tenfold, multiply by ten.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
decuple	Again, used mainly in academic or formal settings to describe an increase by a factor of ten. The profits of the company have decupled since the new CEO took over
multiply by ten	This is a straightforward mathematical expression used to specify the operation of increasing a number or amount by ten times. To solve this problem, you simply multiply the original amount by ten
increase tenfold	This phrase is commonly used in everyday language and writing to indicate a tenfold increase in a more accessible way. The population of the town increased tenfold after the new factory opened

Word

Description / Examples

decuple

Again, used mainly in academic or formal settings to describe an increase by a factor of ten.

The profits of the company have decupled since the new CEO took over

multiply by ten

This is a straightforward mathematical expression used to specify the operation of increasing a number or amount by ten times.

To solve this problem, you simply multiply the original amount by ten

increase tenfold

This phrase is commonly used in everyday language and writing to indicate a tenfold increase in a more accessible way.

The population of the town increased tenfold after the new factory opened

Examples of usage

He decupled his initial investment in just one year.
The population decupled in a decade due to rapid urbanization.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

obsolete

A group or set of ten.

Synonyms

group of ten, set of ten.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
decuple	Similar to the previous use, this term can describe an increase by ten times, often in technical or scientific discussions. The population of the insects decupled during the summer
group of ten	Use in everyday situations when referring to a collection or grouping of ten items, people, or entities. The teacher divided the students into groups of ten for the activity
set of ten	Use when talking about a collection of ten related items, often used in more organized or formal references. She bought a set of ten matching plates for the dinner party

Word

Description / Examples

decuple

Similar to the previous use, this term can describe an increase by ten times, often in technical or scientific discussions.

The population of the insects decupled during the summer

group of ten

Use in everyday situations when referring to a collection or grouping of ten items, people, or entities.

The teacher divided the students into groups of ten for the activity

set of ten

Use when talking about a collection of ten related items, often used in more organized or formal references.

She bought a set of ten matching plates for the dinner party

Examples of usage

The decuple of soldiers stood in formation.
She inherited a decuple of rare coins from her grandfather.

Translations

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Origin of 'decuple'

The word 'decuple' originated from the Late Latin word 'decuplus', which is a combination of 'deca' (ten) and 'plus' (fold). It has been used in English since the 15th century to denote multiplying by ten or a group of ten.