Definition of quadruplicate

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quad·ru·pli·cate    (kw-drpl-kt) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

1. Multiplied by four; quadruple.
2. Fourth in a group of four identical things.

NOUN:

One of a group of four identical things.

tr. & intr.v.
quad·ru·pli·cat·ed, quad·ru·pli·cat·ing, quad·ru·pli·cates (-kt)

To multiply or be multiplied four times.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin quadruplictus, past participle of quadruplicre, to multiply by four, from quadruplex, fourfold : quadru-, quadri-, quadri- + -plex, -fold ; see duplex

OTHER FORMS:
quad·rupli·cate·ly  (-kt-l) KEY (Adverb), quad·rupli·cation(Noun)