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threefold
adjective three·fold \ˈthrē-ˌfōld, -ˈfōld\
: having three parts
: three times as great or as many
Full Definition of THREEFOLD
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: being three times as great or as many <a threefold increase>
— three·fold \-ˈfōld\ adverb
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First Known Use of THREEFOLD
before 12th century
Related to THREEFOLD
- Synonyms
- triple, treble, triadic, tripartite, triplex
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Rhymes with THREEFOLD
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THREEFOLD Defined for Kids
threefold
adjective three·fold \ˈthrē-ˌfōld\
Definition of THREEFOLD for Kids
: being three times as great or as many
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