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Definition of ninetyfold
ninetyfold
/ˈnaɪntiˌfoʊld/
nine · ty · fold
ninetyfold Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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• adjective
1
Equal to ninety times as much or as many; consisting of ninety parts.
Example
"The researchers reported a ninetyfold increase in processing efficiency following the new algorithmic upgrade."
• adverb
1
By ninety times; to ninety times the original size, amount, or number.
Example
"Over the last fifty years, the coastal town's population has multiplied ninetyfold."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed by combining the number 'ninety' with the suffix '-fold', originating from Old English '-feald', denoting multiplication, magnitude, or division into parts.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ninetyfold. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ninetyfold