Definition

In a manner that involves four times or in four different ways.

Example

The team worked quadruply hard to meet the deadline.

Conversation

I think we should try to solve this problem quadruply to make sure we cover all angles.

That's a good idea! It might help us see things we normally overlook.

Yeah, approaching it in quadruply different ways could really open up new solutions.

Exactly! I'm excited to see what we come up with.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quadruply → It is formed from "quadra-" (from Latin "quadrus", meaning four) and "-ply" (from Old English "plygan", meaning to fold or multiply). The word "quadruply" means to multiply by four or to do something four times.

Memory Tip

Think of 'four' ('quadra-') being 'multiplied' ('-ply') — that's why quadruply means to do something four times.

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