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quintuply

|quin/tu/ply|

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🇺🇸

/ˈkwɪn.tʃuː.pli/

🇬🇧

/ˈkwɪn.tjʊ.pli/

(quintuple)

fivefold

Base FormNoun
quintuplequintuplet
Etymology
Etymology Information

'quintuply' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'quintus,' where 'quin-' meant 'five.'

Historical Evolution

'quintus' transformed into the French word 'quintuple,' and eventually became the modern English word 'quintuply' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'five times,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is five times as much or as many.

The company's profits increased quintuply over the last decade.

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Last updated: 2025/02/05 05:14