Centuple

/ˈsentjəpəl/ adjective

Definition

Consisting of 100 parts or having 100 times the original amount or size.

Etymology

From Latin 'centum' (hundred) + Old French '-ple' (fold). Formed analogously to 'double' and 'triple' to mean 100-fold.

Kelly Says

If something is 'centuple,' it means there's 100 times as much of it—so a centuple portion of ice cream would be 100 bowls' worth, which would be absolutely impossible to eat!

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