Word
twofold
US/ˈtuˈfoʊɫd/
UK/tˈuːfəʊld/
Definition
adj. having two parts or reasons. You use this to describe something that is made of two different things or has two different goals.
adj. consisting of or having two parts, aspects, or purposes. Often used to describe a result or a cause that has two distinct components.
Examples
“The success of the project had a twofold benefit.”
“The new policy was designed for a twofold purpose: to reduce costs and to improve safety standards.”
“The architect's twofold approach to the renovation addressed both the structural integrity of the building and the aesthetic needs of the modern office.”
Examples
simple
“The success of the project had a twofold benefit.”
contextual
“The new policy was designed for a twofold purpose: to reduce costs and to improve safety standards.”
complex
“The architect's twofold approach to the renovation addressed both the structural integrity of the building and the aesthetic needs of the modern office.”
Real-World Examples
“When both conditions were present, however, the risk of death rose by more than twofold.” Etymology
PIE word *dwóh₁ From Middle English twofold, from Old English twēofeald. Equivalent to two + -fold; cognate to Icelandic tvöfalt and Dutch tweevoudig.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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