Quadruplicate: meaning, definitions and examples

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quadruplicate

 

[ kwɒdrəˈpjuːlɪkeɪt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

mathematical term

To quadruplicate means to multiply a quantity by four. It is primarily used in mathematical contexts where an operation needs to be applied four times to achieve the intended result.

Synonyms

multiply by four, quadruple

Examples of usage

  • You need to quadruplicate the dosage to ensure effectiveness.
  • In this experiment, we'll quadruplicate the sample size for accuracy.
  • The data was quadruplicated to reinforce the findings.
  • Make sure to quadruplicate the figures in the report.
Context #2 | Noun

mathematical concept

A quadruplicate is the result or instance of something that has been multiplied by four. It can refer to copies or instances produced in such a manner.

Synonyms

copy, duplicate

Examples of usage

  • The report required a quadruplicate of all relevant documents.
  • The artist created a quadruplicate of her painting for the exhibit.
  • Each application must be submitted in quadruplicate.
  • They provided a quadruplicate of the original contract.

Translations

Translations of the word "quadruplicate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quadruplicar

🇮🇳 चार गुना करना

🇩🇪 vervierfachen

🇮🇩 menggandakan empat kali

🇺🇦 квадратувати

🇵🇱 czterokrotnie

🇯🇵 四重にする

🇫🇷 quatuor

🇪🇸 cuadruplicar

🇹🇷 dört katına çıkarmak

🇰🇷 네 배로 하다

🇸🇦 أربعة أضعاف

🇨🇿 čtyřnásobit

🇸🇰 štvor-násobiť

🇨🇳 四倍

🇸🇮 četirikrat

🇮🇸 fjórfaldur

🇰🇿 төрт есе

🇬🇪 ოთხჯერ

🇦🇿 dörd dəfə

🇲🇽 cuadruplicar

Word origin

The term 'quadruplicate' is derived from the Latin word 'quadruplicare', which is formed from 'quadru-' meaning 'four' and '-plicare' meaning 'to fold or to duplicate'. The use of the prefix 'quad-' indicates the multiplication by four, while the root '-plicate' relates to the idea of folding or replicating. The word has been used in English since the late 19th century, particularly in academic and legal contexts where precision in reproduction of documents and data is crucial. The adaptation of Latin terms into English reflects the historical influence of Latin on scientific and mathematical terminology, as many classical roots serve as the foundation for specialized vocabulary in modern languages.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,693 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.