Definition of Quadruple

1. Noun. A set of four similar things considered as a unit.

Exact synonyms: Quadruplet, Quartet, Quartette
Generic synonyms: Set

2. Verb. Increase fourfold. "Their earnings quadruple this year"; "His stock earning quadrupled"
Generic synonyms: Manifold, Multiply
Derivative terms: Quadruplicate, Quadrupling

3. Adjective. Having four units or components. "Quadruplex wire"
Exact synonyms: Four-fold, Fourfold, Quadruplex, Quadruplicate
Similar to: Multiple

4. Noun. A quantity that is four times as great as another.
Generic synonyms: Multiple
Derivative terms: Quadruplicate

5. Adjective. Four times as great or many. "A fourfold increase in the dosage"
Exact synonyms: Four-fold, Fourfold
Similar to: Multiple

Definition of Quadruple

1. a. Fourfold; as, to make quadruple restitution; a quadruple alliance.

2. n. four times the sum or number; a fourfold amount; as, to receive to quadruple of the amount in damages.

3. v. t. To multiply by four; to increase fourfold; to double; to double twice.

4. v. i. To be multiplied by four; to increase fourfold; to become four times as much.

Definition of Quadruple

1. [v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Quadruple

quadroons
quadroxide
quadrumana
quadrumane
quadrumanous
quadrumanous
quadrumvir
quadrumvirate
quadrumvirates
quadrumvirs
quadruped
quadruped
quadrupedal
quadrupedal
quadrupeds
quadruple (current term)
quadrupled
quadruples
quadruplet
quadruplet
quadruplets
quadruplex
quadruplex
quadruple amputation
quadruple rhythm
quadruple time
quadruplicate
quadruplicate
quadruplicated
quadruplicates

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