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Definition of multifold

multifold

/ˈmʌltɪˌfoʊld/
mul · ti · fold
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• adjective

1

Many times over; numerous and varied in form, nature, or aspect.

Example

"The environmental benefits of transitioning to renewable energy sources are multifold."

2

Having or folded into multiple pleats, layers, or panels (such as paper towels or brochures).

Example

"The restroom dispenser was stocked with recycled multifold paper towels."

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• adverb

1

By many times; to a greatly multiplied degree.

Example

"Investments in early childhood education pay off multifold over the course of a lifetime."

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• Nearby Words

multifeature
multifeatured
multifocals
multifold
multifront
multifunction
multifunctional

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century as a hybrid from the Latin prefix multi- ('many') and the native English suffix -fold ('multiplied by' or 'having so many parts'), modeled on the older English word 'manifold'.

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