two-fold

two′-fold`

n.

a unit of stage scenery consisting of two flats hinged together.

[1955–60]

two•fold

(adj. ˈtuˌfoʊld; adv. -ˈfoʊld)

adj.

1. having two elements or parts.

2. twice as great or as much; double.

adv.

3. in twofold measure; doubly.

[1125–75]

two′fold`ness, n.

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Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	two-fold - having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities; "a double (or dual) role for an actor"; "the office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence"- R.W.Emerson; "every episode has its double and treble meaning"-Frederick Harrison double, twofold, dual, threefold, three-fold, treble 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"
	2.	two-fold - twice as great or many; "ate a double portion"; "the dose is doubled"; "a twofold increase" doubled, twofold, double 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"

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