■ adjective kwɒ'dru:plɪkət
1》 consisting of four parts or elements.
2》 of which four copies are made.
■ verb kwɒ'dru:plɪkeɪt
1》 multiply by four.
2》 [usu. as adjective ~d ] make or provide four copies of.
Derivatives
quadruplication noun
quadruplicity noun
Origin
C17: from L. quadruplicat- , quadruplicare 'quadruple'.