threefold
Americanadjective
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comprising three parts, members, or aspects; triple.
a threefold program.
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three times as great or as much; treble.
a threefold return on an investment.
adverb
adjective
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equal to or having three times as many or as much; triple
a threefold decrease
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composed of three parts
a threefold purpose
adverb
Etymology
Origin of threefold
before 1000; Middle English threfold, Old English thrīfeald. See three, -fold
Example Sentences
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He noted that spot prices for helium have jumped twofold to threefold since before the conflict; however, those supplies make up no more than 5% of the helium market.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 30, 2026
The company’s revenue climbed 24% in the first six months of the year to 17.17 billion yuan, equivalent to $2.55 billion, slowing significantly from the threefold increase recorded in the year-ago period.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
"While known to many as a genius songwriter and storyteller, for us, he was threefold that, in his generosity, a true advocate for our work and a giant in the fight against homelessness," it continued.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
"While earlier work led us to expect only a modest effect, observing a threefold difference turned out to be a significant result," said Rashadfar.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
"First we tackle our own clues," the secretary said, frowning at the result in the threefold mirror.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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