multifold

American  

[muhl-tuh-fohld] / ˈmʌl təˌfoʊld /

adjective

1. numerous and varied; greatly diverse; manifold.

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multifold British  

/ ˈmʌltɪˌfəʊld /

adjective

1. many times doubled; manifold

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Etymology

Origin of multifold

First recorded in 1800–10; multi- + -fold

Example Sentences

The business is multifold — Bischoff’s creates and rents out prop animals to film studios, museums and nature centers.

From Los Angeles Times

The reasons are multifold, complex, and not easy to pin down.

From Slate

The reasons for this increase are multifold.

From Scientific American

Beyond Portugal, though, Francis’ multifold strategy for laying the groundwork for the future is coming together and will hit significant marks in the coming months.

From Seattle Times

Some, with a utopian bent, speak of ChatGPT fueling an economic boom that increases intellectual productivity multifold.

From Salon