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Definition of twofold

twofold

/ˈtuːfoʊld/
two · fold
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• adjective

1

Consisting of two distinct parts, elements, or aspects.

Example

"The purpose of the new environmental policy is twofold: to reduce carbon emissions and to encourage renewable energy."

2

Twice as great or as numerous.

Example

"The laboratory recorded a twofold increase in cellular growth after applying the nutrient solution."

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• adverb

1

By two times; to twice the degree or amount.

Example

"Production capacity expanded twofold within the first year of opening the new facility."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English twifeald, formed from twi- ('two') and -feald ('-fold').

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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 Twofold. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/twofold
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