definition of
twofold

[1] #1 twofold s. [double, dual, two-fold, treble, threefold, three-fold] having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities; "a double (or dual) role for an actor"; "the office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence"- R.W.Emerson; "every episode has its double and treble meaning"-Frederic. wn

[2] #2 twofold s. [double, doubled, two-fold] twice as great or many; "ate a double portion"; "the dose is doubled"; "a twofold increase". wn

[3] #3 twofold r. [two times] by a factor of two; "the price increased twofold last year". wn