Increased or multiplied by eight times; consisting of eight parts or layers.
From Old English 'eahta' (eight) combined with 'fold' (from 'feald', meaning to multiply or increase). Used since at least the 9th century in English.
The Eightfold Path in Buddhism is not just eight rules—it's a complete framework for living ethically, and the number eight itself symbolizes infinity in some cultures because it's endlessly round!
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