Decemplex

/ˈdɛsɛmplɛks/ adjective

Definition

Tenfold; multiplied or repeated ten times.

Etymology

From Latin 'decem' (ten) + 'plex' (fold, from 'plicare' meaning to fold). Similar to 'duplex' (twofold) or 'multiplex' (many-fold).

Kelly Says

The 'plex' root comes from folding—if you fold something once you have two layers (duplex), but fold ten times conceptually and you have 'decemplex,' showing how Latin number words combine with structure words.

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