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sixfold

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sixfold [ˈsɪksˌfəʊld]
adj
1. (Mathematics) equal to or having six times as many or as much
2. (Mathematics) composed of six parts
adv
(Mathematics) by or up to six times as many or as much
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.sixfold - having six units or components
multiple - having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual; "multiple birth"; "multiple ownership"; "made multiple copies of the speech"; "his multiple achievements in public life"; "her multiple personalities"; "a pineapple is a multiple fruit"
Adv.1.sixfold - by a factor of six; "the population of this town increased sixfold when gold was found in the surrounding hills"
Translations
sixfold [ˈsɪksfəʊld]
A. ADJséxtuplo
B. ADVseis veces


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