Definition

Made up of seven parts or members, or seven times as much in size, strength, number, or amount.

Example

The septuple layers of the cake made it very rich and delicious.

Conversation

Did you see that new game with the septuple challenges?

Yeah, it sounds intense! Seven different tasks to complete.

I can't believe they made it septuple this time; it's going to take forever.

For sure! But it should be a lot of fun if we tackle it together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A quantity that is seven times as much as something else.

Example

The prize money was a septuple of what it was last year.

Conversation

I just heard about a game that has a septuple challenge mode.

That sounds intense! What does that even mean?

It means you have to complete seven tasks at once.

Definition

To increase something by a factor of seven or to make it seven times larger.

Example

The company plans to septuple its profits over the next five years.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you know that if you septuple a number, you multiply it by seven?

Really? I never thought about it that way.

Yeah, it's interesting how multiplying works in different ways.

Root Explanation

Septuple → It is formed from "septem" (meaning seven) and "-ple" (from Latin "plicare", meaning to fold). The word "septuple" means to fold or multiply something seven times.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for seven, 'septem', to remember that 'septuple' means to multiply something by seven.

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