sextuplicate

American

[seks-too-pli-kit, -tyoo-, -tuhp-li-, seks-too-pli-keyt, -tyoo-, -tuhp-li-] / sɛksˈtu plɪ kɪt, -ˈtyu-, -ˈtʌp lɪ-, sɛksˈtu plɪˌkeɪt, -ˈtyu-, -ˈtʌp lɪ- /

noun

a group, series, or set of six identical copies.

The application is to be submitted in sextuplicate.

adjective

having or consisting of six identical parts; sixfold.
sixth.

verb (used with object)

sextuplicated, sextuplicating

to make six copies of.
to make six times as great.

sextuplicate British

noun

a group or set of six things, esp identical copies

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adjective

six times as many, much, or often
maths raised to the sixth power

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verb

to multiply or become multiplied by six

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Etymology

Origin of sextuplicate

1650–60; sextu(ple) + -plicate, as in duplicate

Example Sentences

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The secret is a "VIP" card typed in sextuplicate and immediately distributed among the hotel staff.

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