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Definition of sixfold

sixfold

/ˈsɪks.foʊld/
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• adjective

1

Equal to six times as much or as many.

Example

"The renewable energy sector experienced a sixfold increase in investment over the past decade."

2

Having six parts, elements, or divisions.

Example

"Snowflakes typically exhibit a distinctive sixfold rotational symmetry."

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• adverb

1

By six times as much or as many; to six times the original amount or degree.

Example

"Production capacity expanded sixfold after the new automated assembly line opened."

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• Nearby Words

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six
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sixish

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English syxfeald, formed from six ('six') and -feald ('-fold', denoting multiplication or division into parts).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sixfold. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sixfold
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