sextuplicate

[ noun adjective seks-too-pli-kit, -tyoo-, -tuhp-li-; verb seks-too-pli-keyt, -tyoo-, -tuhp-li- ]

noun

1. a group, series, or set of six identical copies:

   The application is to be submitted in sextuplicate.

adjective

1. having or consisting of six identical parts; sixfold.
2. sixth.

verb (used with object)

, sex·tu·pli·cat·ed, sex·tu·pli·cat·ing.

1. to make six copies of.
2. to make six times as great.

sextuplicate

noun

1. a group or set of six things, esp identical copies

adjective

1. six times as many, much, or often
2. maths raised to the sixth power

verb

1. to multiply or become multiplied by six

Word History and Origins

Origin of sextuplicate¹

1650–60; sextu(ple) + -plicate, as in duplicate

Word History and Origins

Origin of sextuplicate¹

C20: from sextu ( ple + du ) plicate

Example Sentences

The secret is a "VIP" card typed in sextuplicate and immediately distributed among the hotel staff.

From Time Magazine Archive