Fourfold: meaning, definitions and examples
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fourfold
[ ˈfɔːrfəʊld ]
in mathematics
Consisting of four parts or members; four times as much or as many.
Synonyms
four times, quadruple
Examples of usage
- The fourfold symmetry of the crystal structure was clearly visible under the microscope.
- The company experienced a fourfold increase in profits over the last quarter.
- The team managed to achieve a fourfold improvement in productivity after implementing the new strategy.
in religion
To a quadruple extent or degree; four times.
Synonyms
four times, quadruple
Examples of usage
- She vowed to dedicate herself fourfold to her faith after the life-changing experience.
- The monk meditated fourfold longer than usual in search of enlightenment.
Translations
Translations of the word "fourfold" in other languages:
🇵🇹 quadruplo
🇮🇳 चार गुना
🇩🇪 vierfach
🇮🇩 empat kali lipat
🇺🇦 вчетверо
🇵🇱 czterokrotnie
🇯🇵 四倍
🇫🇷 quadruple
🇪🇸 cuádruple
🇹🇷 dört kat
🇰🇷 네 배
🇸🇦 أربعة أضعاف
🇨🇿 čtyřnásobný
🇸🇰 štvornásobný
🇨🇳 四倍
🇸🇮 štirikrat
🇮🇸 fjórfalt
🇰🇿 төрт есе
🇬🇪 ოთხჯერ
🇦🇿 dörd qat
🇲🇽 cuádruple
Word origin
The word 'fourfold' originated from the combination of 'four' and 'fold', which dates back to Old English. The concept of 'fourfold' has been used in various contexts throughout history, from mathematics to religion, to signify a quantity or extent that is four times as much. The word has evolved to become a common adjective and adverb in modern English usage.