Twofold: meaning, definitions and examples

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twofold

[ ˈtuːfəʊld ]

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in mathematics

Having two parts or aspects.

Synonyms

double, dual, two-fold

Examples of usage

It can be viewed as a twofold problem.
The concept has a twofold nature.

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in two ways or directions

In two ways or directions; doubly.

Synonyms

doubly, twice, two times

Examples of usage

He is twofold stronger than before.
The tree split twofold.

Translations

Translations of the word "twofold" in other languages:

🇵🇹 duplo

🇮🇳 दुगुना (duguna)

🇩🇪 zweifach

🇮🇩 dua kali lipat

🇺🇦 подвійний

🇵🇱 podwójny

🇯🇵 二重 (nijū)

🇫🇷 double

🇪🇸 doble

🇹🇷 iki kat

🇰🇷 두 배의 (du baeui)

🇸🇦 مضاعف (mudāʻaf)

🇨🇿 dvojnásobný

🇸🇰 dvojnásobný

🇨🇳 双倍的 (shuāng bèi de)

🇸🇮 dvojni

🇮🇸 tvíþættur

🇰🇿 екі есе (eki ese)

🇬🇪 ორმაგი (ormagi)

🇦🇿 ikiqat

🇲🇽 doble

Word origin

The word 'twofold' originated from the combination of 'two' and 'fold', with 'fold' referring to the act of bending or doubling something. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something with two parts or aspects, or to indicate something done in two ways or directions.