threefold

adjective

three·​fold ˈthrē-ˌfōld  -ˈfōld 

1

: having three parts or members : triple

a threefold purpose

2

: being three times as great or as many

a threefold increase

threefold

ˈthrē-ˈfōld 

adverb

Synonyms of threefold

• triple

Examples of threefold in a Sentence

a threefold approach to solving the problem

Recent Examples on the Web

This is the main thrust of Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother — when the rightful aim of that threefold devotion is gone, what fills the void? — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Ultimately, outcomes will likely be threefold—investments in technology to streamline enrollment, training and resources to strengthen existing nonprofit outreach and common education for the whole community. — Taryn Palumbo, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The International Energy Agency estimated in 2022 that demand for rare earths could increase at least threefold by 2040. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

During the last three years, an average of 270 orbital rockets have launched from Earth, a more than threefold increase from only a decade ago. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for threefold

• ahold
• behold
• billfold
• blindfold
• cajoled
• consoled
• controlled
• cotswold
• eightfold
• enfold
• enrolled
• extolled

Kids Definition

threefold

adjective

three·​fold ˈthrē-ˌfōld 

-ˈfōld

1

: having three parts or members

2

: being three times as great or as many

threefold adverb