Threefold: meaning, definitions and examples

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threefold

 

[ หˆฮธriหfษ™สŠld ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

in mathematics

Consisting of three parts or elements; three times as much or as many.

Synonyms

three times, three-way, triple

Examples of usage

  • The threefold increase in sales was attributed to the new marketing strategy.
  • The triangle is a threefold shape with three sides and three angles.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a threefold manner

In three parts or elements; three times.

Synonyms

three times, three-way, triple

Examples of usage

  • The team divided the tasks threefold to improve efficiency.
  • The profits increased threefold after the company expanded overseas.

Translations

Translations of the word "threefold" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น triplo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ€เคจ เค—เฅเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dreifach

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tiga kali lipat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ั€ั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ potrรณjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ‰้‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท triple

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ triple

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผรง kat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ ๋ฐฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู„ุงุซูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trojnรกsobnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trojnรกsobnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‰ๅ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trojen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrefaldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏัˆ ะตัะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผรงqat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ triple

Etymology

The word 'threefold' dates back to the 12th century, derived from Middle English 'threfold', which combines 'three' and 'fold'. It has been used throughout history in various contexts to signify a tripling or tripartite nature. The concept of threefoldness has significance in mathematics, philosophy, and spirituality.

See also: thirteen, three, threesome.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,342, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.