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Meaning of "threefold" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THREEFOLD

threefold  [ˈθriːˌfəʊld] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THREEFOLD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Threefold can act as an adjective and an adverb.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES THREEFOLD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

3-fold

In algebraic geometry, a 3-fold or threefold is a 3-dimensional algebraic variety. The Mori program showed that 3-folds have minimal models.

Definition of threefold in the English dictionary

The first definition of threefold in the dictionary is equal to or having three times as many or as much; triple. Other definition of threefold is composed of three parts. Threefold is also by or up to three times as many or as much.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THREEFOLD


bifold
ˈbaɪˌfəʊld
billfold
ˈbɪlˌfəʊld
blindfold
ˈblaɪndˌfəʊld
centrefold
ˈsɛntəˌfəʊld
eightfold
ˈeɪtˌfəʊld
fivefold
ˈfaɪvˌfəʊld
fourfold
ˈfɔːˌfəʊld
gatefold
ˈɡeɪtˌfəʊld
manifold
ˈmænɪˌfəʊld
manyfold
ˈmenɪˌfəʊld
multifold
ˈmʌltɪˌfəʊld
ninefold
ˈnaɪnˌfəʊld
pinfold
ˈpɪnˌfəʊld
sevenfold
ˈsɛvənˌfəʊld
sheepfold
ˈʃiːpˌfəʊld
sixfold
ˈsɪksˌfəʊld
tenfold
ˈtɛnˌfəʊld
thousandfold
ˈθaʊzəndˌfəʊld
trifold
ˈtraɪˌfəʊld
twofold
ˈtuːˌfəʊld

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THREEFOLD

three-point turn
three-quarter
three-quarter binding
three-quarter time
three-ring circus
three-sided
three-spined stickleback
three-square
three-way
three-wheeler
threefoldness
threeness
threep
threepence
threepenceworth
threepenny
threepenny bit
threepennyworth
threeper
threescore

WORDS THAT END LIKE THREEFOLD

enfold
eyefold
fanfold
fold
gantry scaffold
hundredfold
infold
interfold
millionfold
myriadfold
nailfold
onefold
refold
scaffold
thirtyfold
twelvefold
twentyfold
unblindfold
unfold
upfold

Synonyms and antonyms of threefold in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «threefold» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THREEFOLD

Find out the translation of threefold to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of threefold from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «threefold» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

一举三得
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

triple
570 millions of speakers

English

threefold
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तिगुना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ثلاثة أضعاف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

в три раза
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tríplice
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তিনগুণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

triple
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

tiga kali ganda
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

dreifach
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

3倍に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Telu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gắp ba
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மூன்றுமுறை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तिप्पट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

üç kat
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

triplice
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

potrójny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

в три рази
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de trei ori
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τριπλός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

drievoudig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

trefaldigt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tredelt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of threefold

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THREEFOLD»

The term «threefold» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.653 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THREEFOLD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about threefold

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THREEFOLD»

Discover the use of threefold in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to threefold and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Breaking the Threefold Demonic Cord: How to Discern and ...
The joining together of this "threefold cord" is the enemy's secret weapon--and it is gaining alarming momentum against believers. This is no time for fear; it is time for action.
Sandie Freed, 2008
2
The Threefold Cord: Mind, Body, and World
Hilary Putnam has approached the divisions between perception and reality and between mind and body with great creativity throughout his career.
Hilary Putnam, 2001
3
Threefold Mary
Anyone interested in an anthroposophic perspective on Mary in body, soul, and spirit will gain much from this book.
Emil Bock, 2003
4
Threefold sun
In Threefold Sun, photographer Taj Forer takes a warm and thoughtful look at some people and places influenced by the work of Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), the German artist-philosopher who gave the world not just his work and writing, but ...
Taj Forer, Carol Mavor, 2007
5
The Threefold State
1920 the true aspect of the social question.
Rudolf Steiner, 1993
6
Threefold Lotus Kwoon Student Manual
Textbook of Vital Energy Training and Wushu at TLK. Kwoon requirements, testing, and some instruction on particular techniques. Also includes "The Way", for history and philosophy of the martial way, for study.
Sylvain, Sifu Chamberland
7
Social Issues: Meditative Thinking and the Threefold Social ...
Out of his passionate engagement with the social problems of the modern age, Steiner here discusses the political, economic, and social conflicts of our time as symptoms of faulty thinking.
Rudolf Steiner, 1991
8
Threefold Life of Man
Contents: Of the Original Matrix, or Genetrix; Further of the Genetrix; Concerning the Birth of Love; Of the Wellspring of Light; Of the Wisdom of God, and of the Angelical World; Of the World, and also of Paradise; Of the True Corner Stone ...
Jacob Boehme, 2010
9
A Guide to the Threefold Lotus Sutra
This concise, readily understandable book is designed as a guide to one of the supreme scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism: the Threefold Lotus Sutra.
Nikkyo Niwano, 1981
10
The threefold Ministry of Christ
If you try this book, I assure you that the blessings of the Lord will be at your reach. If you try Jesus, in surrendering your heart to Him, you will be never a loser.This book is a must-read that I encourage you to get.
Louimaire Mol on Guillaume, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THREEFOLD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term threefold is used in the context of the following news items.
1
IMF: Japanese debt to increase threefold
In its annual assessment, the IMF experts noted that the third biggest economy of the world may face stagflation and turmoil in financial markets. They also called ... «Pravda, Jul 15»
2
McLaren boosts profit threefold on China sales
LONDON -- UK sports car maker McLaren Automotive said its 2014 pretax profit rose threefold, helped by rising sales in China. Pretax profit last year rose to 15 ... «Automotive News, Jun 15»
3
FG: Healthcare Investment Yields Threefold Increase in …
The federal government onSaturday said robust healthcare investment in the sector has yielded a threefold increase performance at Primary Healthcare Centres ... «THISDAY Live, Jun 15»
4
Govt mulling threefold hike in water cess
New Delhi: The environment ministry is mulling a threefold increase in cess on water consumption in a bid to check excess use of water by industrial units and ... «Livemint, Jun 15»
5
Video content consumption to drive Australia's IP traffic up threefold
More internet users and connected devices, combined with faster broadband speeds and greater video viewing, will result in Australia's IP traffic reaching 1.4 ... «ZDNet, Jun 15»
6
How Glasgow Shed Its Reputation As 'The Murder Capital Of …
So it's reduced threefold in the last decade alone. SHAPIRO: I wanted to find out how the city changed that culture of violence so dramatically so I went to ... «NPR, Jun 15»
7
Threefold threat
On Monday, authorities released a surveillance image of the figure based on a May 11 incident at Sarcone's Bakery, 758 S. Ninth St., in which he attempted to ... «South Philly Review, May 15»
8
Complaints rise threefold over packaged bank accounts
Complaints about “packaged” bank accounts shot up almost threefold in the past year, the Financial Ombudsman said, as UK consumers questioned the ... «Financial Times, May 15»
9
A Deeper Look At Payments' Threefold Defense
A Deeper Look At Payments' Threefold Defense. Creditcall Feature. pymnts_p. By pymnts @pymnts. What's Next In Payments®. 6:15 AM EDT May 15th, 2015. «PYMNTS.com, May 15»
10
Gillette net jumps over threefold to Rs 31 cr
Fast-moving consumer goods firm Gillette India on Friday reported over threefold jump in its net profit at Rs 31 crore for the third quarter ended March, 2015. «Business Standard, May 15»

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