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quintuple

 

[ ˈkwɪn.tjuː.pəl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to multiply

To quintuple means to increase something to five times its original amount. This term is often used in mathematics and finance to describe growth or expansion. When a quantity is quintupled, it becomes fivefold, implying a significant enhancement. It can also refer to the action of increasing profits or resources by a factor of five.

Synonyms

increase fivefold, multiply by five

Examples of usage

  • The company plans to quintuple its revenue this year.
  • If you quintuple the recipe, you will have enough for the party.
  • They hope to quintuple their market share in the next five years.
Context #2 | Noun

set of five

A quintuple refers to a group or set of five items. This term is commonly used in various fields such as mathematics, where it can denote five variables or objects grouped together. It can also be used in more casual contexts to describe anything that comes in five parts, such as a quintuple play in sports.

Synonyms

group of five, set of five

Examples of usage

  • The band released a quintuple of albums last year.
  • She has a quintuple of responsibilities at work.
  • The event showcased a quintuple of competing teams.

Translations

Translations of the word "quintuple" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quintúplo

🇮🇳 पंचगुणित

🇩🇪 fünffach

🇮🇩 lima kali

🇺🇦 пятикратний

🇵🇱 pięciokrotny

🇯🇵 五倍

🇫🇷 quintuple

🇪🇸 quintuple

🇹🇷 beş kat

🇰🇷 다섯 배

🇸🇦 خماسي

🇨🇿 pětinásobný

🇸🇰 päťnásobný

🇨🇳 五倍

🇸🇮 petkratni

🇮🇸 fimmfaldur

🇰🇿 бес есе

🇬🇪 ხუთჯერ

🇦🇿 beş qat

🇲🇽 quintuple

Etymology

The word 'quintuple' originates from the Latin word 'quintus,' which means 'fifth.' The prefix 'quin-' comes from this root and is used to denote groups of five. The usage of 'quintuple' in English can be traced back to the early 19th century when it began to appear in mathematical contexts. Its application expanded into other areas, such as finance and everyday language, to describe significant increases or multiples of five. Over time, 'quintuple' has become a standard term in discussions involving multiplication or increases, emphasizing the importance of the number five in various quantitative analyses.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,792, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.