fourplex
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfɔːrplɛks/
KK: /ˈfɔrˌplɛks/
adjective
Definition
Relating to something that has four parts or units, such as a building with four separate living spaces.
Example
The new housing development includes several fourplex units that are perfect for families.
Conversation
Have you seen that new fourplex building on Main Street?
Yeah, it looks really nice!
I wonder if they have any available apartments in that fourplex.
I heard they do, but they’re going fast!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
quadruple
fourfold
quartet
Antonyms
single
double
triple
noun
Definition
A type of building that has four individual living units or apartments, usually sharing common walls.
Example
They decided to invest in a fourplex to generate rental income.
Conversation
Have you seen the new fourplex they built on Main Street?
Yeah, it looks really nice!
I heard each apartment in that fourplex has a balcony.
Root Explanation
Fourplex → It is formed from "four" (from Old English "feower", meaning the number four) and "-plex" (from Latin "plexus", meaning interwoven or folded). The word "fourplex" refers to a building that is divided into four separate living units, hence interwoven or folded together in one structure.
Memory Tip
Think of the number 'four' and how it describes a building that has four separate living spaces 'interwoven' together.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.