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onefold

Onefold (adj) means constituting or being indicative of a single aspect or theme.

adj
1
Constituting or being indicative of a single aspect or theme.
2
Consisting of a single undivided part; whole; complete.
3
Simple, plain, straightforward.
4
Singular, as opposite to plural.
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Etymology

From Middle English onfold, anfald (“single, simple, honest, onefold”), from Old English ānfeald (“single, simple”, literally “onefold”), from Proto-West Germanic *ainfald, from Proto-Germanic *ainafalþaz (“onefold, simple”), equivalent to one + -fold. Cognate with Dutch eenvoud (“simplicity, easiness”), German Einfalt (“simplicity”) and einfach (“simple”), Icelandic einfaldur (“simple”), Gothic 𐌰𐌹𐌽𐍆𐌰𐌻𐌸𐍃 (ainfalþs, “simple”). More at one, -fold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of onefold?

"onefold" (adj) means constituting or being indicative of a single aspect or theme.

What are the different meanings of onefold?

"onefold" has 3 main meanings: 1. Constituting or being indicative of a single aspect or theme; 2. Consisting of a single undivided part; whole; complete; 3. Simple, plain, straightforward.

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