twofold

adjective

two·​fold ˈtü-ˌfōld How to pronounce twofold (audio)
-ˈfōld
1
: having two parts or aspects
2
: being twice as great or as many
twofold adverb

Examples of twofold in a Sentence

a twofold increase in spending The aims of the study are twofold.
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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of twofold was in the 13th century

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“Twofold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twofold. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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twofold

adjective
two·​fold -ˌfōld How to pronounce twofold (audio)
-ˈfōld
: twice as great or as many
twofold adverb

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