ninefold

[ adjective nahyn-fohld; adverb nahyn-fohld ]

adjective

1. nine times as great or as much.
2. having nine elements or parts.

adverb

1. in a ninefold manner or measure; to or by nine times as much:

   to increase one's income ninefold.

ninefold

/ ˈnaɪnˌfəʊld /

adjective

1. equal to or having nine times as many or as much
2. composed of nine parts

adverb

1. by or up to nine times as many or as much

Word History and Origins

Origin of ninefold¹

before 1000; nine + -fold; compare Old English nigonfeald in same sense (not attested in ME)

Example Sentences

The sky-high expectations are driven by its valuation, which has surged ninefold in value in under two years thanks to its dominance of the AI chip market.

From BBC

Washington state was fourth, with deaths climbing nearly ninefold in five years, to an estimated 2,653.

From Seattle Times

In states where abortion bans were inevitable due to the ruling, the average weekly request rate increased ninefold.

From Salon

In states where an abortion ban was inevitable, the average weekly request rate rose nearly ninefold.

From Seattle Times

The Interior Ministry said last week the number of detained illegal migrants had soared ninefold from a year ago, to more than 27,000 so far this year.

From Reuters