quadruple
/ˈkwɑd.ɹə.pəl/
UK: /kwɒˈdɹuː.pəl/
KWⱭD · ɹə · pəl (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
Being four times as long, as big or as many of something.
Etymology
From Middle English quadruple, from Latin quadruplus. Can be analyzed as quadri- + -ple.
Example Sentences
- "He's quite an athlete and can do quadruple jumps with ease."
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