threefold

/ˈθriːfəʊld/ /ˈθriːfəʊld/ /ˈθriːfɒld/

Definitions

1. adjective

happening or done three times; repeated three times

“The threefold increase in sales was a significant achievement.”

2. noun

a three-part division or grouping

“The threefold division of the company into research, development, and marketing departments.”

3. noun

a thing that is threefold or triple in effect, amount, or degree

“The threefold compensation for the employees was a generous offer.”

Synonyms

  • three-way
  • triple
  • tripled

Antonyms

  • one-time
  • single