» quadruple

Words people most associate with “quadruple”:

  1. four,
  2. quintuple,
  3. single,
  4. bypass,
  5. twins

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Noun (2 meanings)

1. a set of four similar things considered as a unit.

quartet, quartette, quadruplet, quadruple

quadruple is a type of:
  • set (noun) - a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

2. a quantity that is four times as great as another.

quadruple

quadruple is a type of:
  • multiple (noun) - the product of a quantity by an integer
quadruple is derivationally related to:

Verb (1 meaning)

1. increase fourfold.

to quadruple

Example:
  • “His stock earning quadrupled”
to quadruple is a way to:
to quadruple is derivationally related to:

Adjective (2 meanings)

1. having four units or components.

quadruple, quadruplicate, quadruplex, fourfold, four-fold

Examples:
  • “quadruple rhythm has four beats per measure”,
  • “quadruplex wire”
quadruple is similar to:
  • multiple (adjective) - having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual

2. four times as great or many.

quadruple, fourfold, four-fold

Example:
  • “a fourfold increase in the dosage”
quadruple is similar to:
  • multiple (adjective) - having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual