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Definition/Meaning

(verb)

Five times as much or as many; multiplied by five.

e.g. The company's profits quintupled in just one year.

(adjective)

containing five members, parts, or units;

e.g. The design consists of a quintuple-layered flower.

(adjective)

in music, characterized by having five rhythmic beats per bar;

e.g. The song is unusual due to its quintuple rhythm.

(verb)

to become five times as many/much, or to make something five times greater or more numerous;

e.g. In the past months, these companies have seen their sales quintuple as the demand for their products rose rapidly.

(noun)

a set of five members or parts;

e.g. The house was a quintuple, with five bedrooms.

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