quadruplicated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kwɒˈdrʌp.lɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
KK: /kwɑːˈdrʌp.lɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been copied or repeated four times.
Example
The data was quadruplicated to ensure accuracy in the results.
Conversation
Did you see the report on our project?
Yeah, I noticed that the data was quadruplicated in the summary.
Exactly! It made the results look so much better than they actually were.
Right? I think we need to clarify that in our next meeting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
quadruple
fourfold
fourfolded
Antonyms
single
unreplicated
unique
verb
Definition
To make four copies of something.
Example
The document was quadruplicated to ensure everyone received a copy.
Tense Forms
Past: quadruplicated
Past Participle: quadruplicated
Conversation
Did you know that I quadruplicated my savings last year?
Wow, that's impressive! How did you manage that?
I just started budgeting better and cut unnecessary expenses.
Root Explanation
Quadruplicated → It is formed from "quadru-" (from Latin "quadruplex", meaning fourfold) and "-plicare" (meaning to fold). The word "quadruplicated" means something that has been folded or multiplied four times.
Memory Tip
Think of 'fourfold' ('quadru-') and 'folding' ('plicare') to remember that 'quadruplicated' means something that has been multiplied four times.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.