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sixfold

six·fold

US/ˈsɪˌksfoʊld/ uncommon
adverb (1) adjective (1)

adverb

1.

by a factor of six

  • “the population of this town increased sixfold when gold was found in the surrounding hills”
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adjective

1.

having six units or components

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Origin

From Middle English sexfold, from Old English sixfeald. Equivalent to six + -fold.

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