multifold

[ muhl-tuh-fohld ]

adjective

1. numerous and varied; greatly diverse; manifold.

multifold

/ ˈmʌltɪˌfəʊld /

adjective

1. many times doubled; manifold

Word History and Origins

Origin of multifold¹

First recorded in 1800–10; multi- + -fold

Example Sentences

The reasons are multifold, complex, and not easy to pin down.

From Slate

Mr. Austin said today’s challenges are multifold and include “the major conflicts facing our fellow democracies, Israel and Ukraine; bullying and coercion from an increasingly assertive China; and a worldwide battle between democracy and autocracy.”

From Washington Times

The reasons for this increase are multifold.

From Scientific American

Beyond Portugal, though, Francis’ multifold strategy for laying the groundwork for the future is coming together and will hit significant marks in the coming months.

From Seattle Times

Some, with a utopian bent, speak of ChatGPT fueling an economic boom that increases intellectual productivity multifold.

From Salon