Duodecuple

/duːoʊˈdɛkjəpəl/ adjective

Definition

Multiplied by 12; having 12 times the amount or consisting of 12 parts.

Etymology

From Latin 'duodecim' (twelve) + '-uple' (from 'plico' meaning to fold). The '-uple' suffix creates adjectives showing how many times something is multiplied, like 'double' (×2) or 'triple' (×3).

Kelly Says

A duodecuple portion would be exactly 12 times larger—this word shows how English loves building multipliers systematically, yet most people only use 'double' and 'triple' in everyday speech!

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