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(), a.[L. quadruplus, from quattuor four: cf. F. quadruple. See Quadrate, and cf. Double.] Fourfold; as, to make quadruple restitution; a quadruple alliance. Quadruple time (Mus.), that in which each measure is divided into four equal parts. Quad"ruple n.[Cf. F. quadruple, L. quadruplum.] four times the sum or number; a fourfold amount; as, to receive to quadruple of the amount in damages. Quad"ruple v. t.[imp. & p. p.Quadrupled (); p. pr. & vb. n.Quadrupling ().] [L. quadruplare: cf. F. quadrupler.] To multiply by four; to increase fourfold; to double; to double twice. A. Smith. Quad"ruple v. i.To be multiplied by four; to increase fourfold; to become four times as much. スポンサード リンク
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