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threefold

/ˈθriːfoʊld/
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• adjective

1

Having three parts or elements; composed of three distinct aspects.

Example

"The committee identified a threefold problem involving budget constraints, staffing shortages, and outdated equipment."

2

Three times as great or as numerous.

Example

"Improved irrigation techniques led to a threefold increase in the region's agricultural output."

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• adverb

1

By three times as much or as many; to triple the amount or degree.

Example

"Enrollment in the online computer science program has grown threefold over the past five years."

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• Nearby Words

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threepence
threequel

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'þrīfeald', formed from 'þrī' (three) and '-feald' (-fold), a common Germanic formation cognate with Old High German 'drifalt' and Old Norse 'þrífaldr'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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