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Definition of fourfold

fourfold

/ˈfɔːrfoʊld/
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• adjective

1

Four times as great, large, or numerous.

Example

"The company experienced a fourfold increase in annual revenue after expanding into international markets."

2

Having four parts, elements, or divisions.

Example

"The research paper outlines a fourfold approach to improving urban sustainability."

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• adverb

1

By four times; to four times the original amount or degree.

Example

"Solar energy capacity in the region has grown fourfold over the past decade."

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• Nearby Words

fountainhead
four
four o'clock
fourfold
fourplex
fourscore
foursome

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English feowerfeald, formed from feower ('four') and the multiplicative suffix -feald ('-fold').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fourfold. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fourfold
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