adjective
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equal to or having eight times as many or as much
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composed of eight parts
adverb
Etymology
Origin of eightfold
Example Sentences
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Among a list of goals, he would need to grow Tesla's value eightfold, sell a million AI robots and another 12 million Tesla cars.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Despite its more than eightfold rise over the past year, valuation isn’t an issue.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Arkeus reported an eightfold revenue increase over 18 months, with U.S. operations contributing 80%, and plans to expand into Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Treating old stem cells with the lysosomal inhibitor increased their blood-forming ability in living animals by more than eightfold, highlighting the powerful regenerative effects of correcting lysosomal dysfunction.
From Science Daily ● May 12, 2026
Liyana also liked the eightfold path in Buddhism, and the idea of the bodhisattva, the soul who does good for others without any thought for himself or herself.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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