ninefold

American  

[nahyn-fohld, nahyn-fohld] / ˈnaɪnˌfoʊld, ˈnaɪnˈfoʊld /

adjective

1. nine times as great or as much.

2. having nine elements or parts.

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adverb

1. in a ninefold manner or measure; to or by nine times as much.

   to increase one's income ninefold.

ninefold British  

/ ˈnaɪnˌfəʊld /

adjective

1. equal to or having nine times as many or as much

2. composed of nine parts

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adverb

1. by or up to nine times as many or as much

Etymology

Origin of ninefold

before 1000; nine + -fold; compare Old English nigonfeald in same sense (not attested in ME)

Example Sentences

Growing global demand for the oil- and protein-rich seeds has fueled a ninefold increase in soy production in Brazil since 1985.

From Science Magazine

The sky-high expectations are driven by its valuation, which has surged ninefold in value in under two years thanks to its dominance of the AI chip market.

From BBC

Washington state was fourth, with deaths climbing nearly ninefold in five years, to an estimated 2,653.

From Seattle Times

In states where abortion bans were inevitable due to the ruling, the average weekly request rate increased ninefold.

From Salon

In states where an abortion ban was inevitable, the average weekly request rate rose nearly ninefold.

From Seattle Times