Definition

The quality or state of being fourfold or consisting of four parts.

Example

The quadruplicity of the project required careful planning to manage all four components effectively.

Conversation

I was reading about the concept of quadruplicity in philosophy.

Oh, really? What does that mean exactly?

It refers to the character of being quadruplex, which is pretty interesting.

That sounds deep! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quadruplicity → It is formed from "quadru-" (from Latin "quadruplex", meaning fourfold) and "-plicity" (from Latin "plicare", meaning to fold). The word refers to the state of being fourfold or having four parts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fourfold' ('quadru-') and 'folding' ('-plicity') together to remember that quadruplicity means having four parts.

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