Fivefold

adj, adv

adj, adv ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Five times as much or as many. not-comparable
  2. 2
    In a group or series of five; consisting of five together as one; quintuple. not-comparable

    "[W]e pay twofold adoration to the goddess who grants increase and perfection. ... Fivefold adoration to her who exists in the form of Wisdom."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having five units or components wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    By a factor of five. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms
fifthfive foldfive-foldquintuple

Example

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"Brand desirability among girls age 7-13 increased fivefold after the marketing department changed the company mascot to a talking pony."

Etymology

From Middle English fiffold, from Old English fīffeald. Equivalent to five + -fold.

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