quadruplicate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kwɒˈdruːp.lɪ.kət/
KK: /kwɑːˈdruːp.lɪ.kət/
adjective
Definition
Relating to something that is made up of four identical parts or copies.
Example
The report was submitted in quadruplicate to ensure everyone received a copy.
Conversation
Did you see that new furniture set they have in the store?
Yeah, it looks so nice! I love how it comes in quadruplicate.
I know, right? It makes it perfect for larger spaces.
Definitely! You could arrange them in so many ways.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
quadruple
fourfold
fourfolded
Antonyms
single
unique
solitary
noun
Definition
A copy or item that is one of four identical parts or versions.
Example
The report was submitted in quadruplicate to ensure everyone received a copy.
Conversation
I just finished printing out the reports for our meeting.
Great! Did you make a quadruplicate of each one?
Yes, I have four copies ready to go.
transitive verb
Definition
To make four copies of something or to increase something to four times its original amount.
Example
The printer can quadruplicate the document in just a few minutes.
Tense Forms
Past: quadruplicated
Past Participle: quadruplicated
Conversation
How do you think we should handle these reports for the meeting?
Maybe we should quadruplicate each one to be safe.
That's a good idea; it ensures everyone has a copy.
Root Explanation
Quadruplicate → It is formed from "quadri-" (meaning four) and "duplicare" (meaning to double). The word refers to making four copies or duplicates of something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'four' ('quadri-') and 'doubling' ('duplicare') to remember that quadruplicate means to make four copies.
Visually Confused Words
duplicate
subduplicate