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NINEFOLD

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ninefold mean? 

NINEFOLD (adjective)
  The adjective NINEFOLD has 1 sense:

1. having nine units or componentsplay

  Familiarity information: NINEFOLD used as an adjective is very rare.


NINEFOLD (adverb)
  The adverb NINEFOLD has 1 sense:

1. by a factor of nineplay

  Familiarity information: NINEFOLD used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


NINEFOLD (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Having nine units or components

Synonyms:

nine-fold; ninefold; nonuple

Similar:

multiple (having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual)


NINEFOLD (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

By a factor of nine

Synonyms:

nine times; ninefold

Context example:

my investment has increased ninefold


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