subdouble

/sʌbdʌbɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A quantity or number that is one more than double the amount or number in question.

“The company’s new sales goal is a subdouble of the previous quarter’s numbers.”

2. verb

To double or increase something by one more than a double.

“The new tax law will subdouble the tax rates on luxury items.”

Synonyms

  • doubleplus
  • triplicate

Antonyms

  • halve
  • reduction