octuple
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ɒkˈtʌpəl//
KK: /ˈɑkˌtʌpəl/
adjective
Definition
Made up of eight parts or members; representing eight times something.
Example
The octuple layers of the cake made it very rich and delicious.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new game that has octuple levels?
No way! That sounds intense and really challenging.
I know, right? I can't believe they made it octuple the size of the last one.
I guess they want to keep players engaged for longer!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
eightfold
octagonal
octet
Antonyms
single
double
triple
noun
Definition
A quantity that is eight times as much as something else.
Example
The recipe calls for an octuple amount of flour to serve more people.
Conversation
Did you know that the prize money for the contest is an octuple amount this year?
Wow, that's a huge increase!
I know, right? It means eight times more than last year!
transitive verb
Definition
To increase something to eight times its original amount or to make something happen eight times.
Example
The recipe was designed to octuple the ingredients for a large gathering.
Tense Forms
Past: octupled
Past Participle: octupled
Conversation
Did you know that if you octuple a number, it becomes eight times larger?
Really? I had no idea it worked like that!
Yeah, it's a fun way to think about multiplication.
Root Explanation
Octuple → It is formed from "octo-" (meaning eight) and "-uple" (from Latin "plicare", meaning to fold). The word "octuple" means to fold or multiply something by eight.
Memory Tip
Think of the prefix 'octo-' which means eight, and remember that 'octuple' refers to something that is multiplied or folded eight times.
Visually Confused Words
noctule
suboctuple
centuple