sextuple

/ˈsɛksˌtʌpl/

Definitions

1. noun

a quantity that is six times as great as a specified quantity

“The store’s revenue sextupled within a year.”

2. verb

to increase or multiply something sixfold

“The economy sextupled after the new trade deal was signed.”

3. verb

to have six offspring

“The queen sextupled after giving birth to six babies.”

Synonyms

  • increase
  • multiply
  • rise

Antonyms

  • decrease
  • diminish