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Tenfold: meaning, definitions and examples

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tenfold

 

[ หˆtษ›nfoสŠld ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

multiplicative increase

Tenfold means to increase something by ten times its original amount. This term is often used in mathematical contexts or discussions regarding growth in various sectors such as finance or population. It implies a significant surge or expansion in size or number. For example, if an investment grows tenfold, it means the initial amount has multiplied by ten.

Synonyms

decuple, ten times, ten times greater

Examples of usage

  • The company's profits increased tenfold last year.
  • Her savings account grew tenfold over the decade.
  • The population of the city expanded tenfold within a generation.

Translations

Translations of the word "tenfold" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dez vezes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคธ เค—เฅเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zehnfach

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sepuluh kali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตััั‚ะธะบั€ะฐั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziesiฤ™ciokrotnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅๅ€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dix fois

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diez veces

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท on kat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด ๋ฐฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุดุฑ ู…ุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ desetinรกsobnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ desiatkrรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ desetkrat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรญu sinnum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะฝ ะตัะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ—แƒ˜ แƒฏแƒ”แƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ onqat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diez veces

Etymology

The term 'tenfold' originated in the English language from the combination of 'ten' and 'fold.' The word 'ten' has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European term *dekwm, which referred to the number ten. The term 'fold' comes from the Old English 'faldan', which means to fold or multiply. The usage of 'fold' in this sense denotes multiplication and has been used in various forms throughout history. The combination of these two elements results in the meaning of 'multiplied by ten.' The term has seen various applications over the centuries, primarily in mathematical, financial, and statistical contexts where exponential growth or ratios are discussed. Today, it is commonly used in both spoken and written language to describe dramatic increases or changes in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,698, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.