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quad·ru·ple
 quadruple
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- pronunciation:
- kwa
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
multiplied by four.
He bought a quadruple order of fries. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
quadruples, quadrupling, quadrupled |
| definition: |
to multiply or be multiplied by four.
The population of the country quadrupled in fifteen years. |
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| derivation: |
quadruply (adv.) |
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