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quadruple

KWOD-ruu-puhl

Quadruple (adjective) means Four times as large, as many, or as much. Example: “The champion earned a quadruple bypass— sorry, a quadruple crown, winning all four majors that year.”

adjective
1
Four times as large, as many, or as much.
"The champion earned a quadruple bypass— sorry, a quadruple crown, winning all four majors that year."
"They ordered a quadruple portion to share among the group."
verb
1
To multiply something by four.
"Sales quadrupled after the product went viral online."
"The company plans to quadruple its workforce within five years."

How to use quadruple

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTimes four — either as a description of size or as an action of multiplying by four.

Common pairings
quadruple in size a quadruple jump quadruple the amount

Word forms

quadrupled past tense, quadruples plural, quadruples singular

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The champion earned a _____ bypass— sorry, a quadruple crown, winning all four majors that year.

Etymology

From Latin quadruplus, itself built from quadri- ("four") plus -plus ("fold"), the same pattern as "double" and "triple."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “quadruple” mean?

The word “quadruple” means four times as large, as many, or as much. In plain terms, times four — either as a description of size or as an action of multiplying by four.

How do you pronounce “quadruple”?

“Quadruple” is pronounced KWOD-ruu-puhl (/kwɑˈdɹu.pəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “quadruple” in a sentence?

Here is “quadruple” used in a sentence: “The champion earned a quadruple bypass— sorry, a quadruple crown, winning all four majors that year.”

What is the opposite of “quadruple”?

The opposite of “quadruple” — its antonyms — is quarter.

What part of speech is “quadruple”?

Depending on how it is used, “quadruple” can be an adjective and a verb.

Where does the word “quadruple” come from?

The word “quadruple” comes from Latin. From Latin quadruplus, itself built from quadri- ("four") plus -plus ("fold"), the same pattern as "double" and "triple.".

Is “quadruple” a common word?

“Quadruple” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “quadruple” have?

“Quadruple” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: four times as large, as many, or as much.

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