manifold
adjective
man·i·fold
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Definition of manifold
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: marked by diversity or variety
performs the manifold duties required of him— J. H. Ferguson
b
: many
the manifold details
2
: comprehending or uniting various features : multifarious
the romantic symphony, with its manifold melodic content— P. H. Lang
3
: rightfully so-called for many reasons
a manifold liar
4
: consisting of or operating many of one kind combined
a manifold bellpull
manifold
adverbDefinition of manifold (Entry 2 of 4)
: many times : a great deal
will increase your blessings manifold
manifold
verb
manifolded;
manifolding;
manifolds
Definition of manifold (Entry 3 of 4)
: to make several or many copies
manifold
nounDefinition of manifold (Entry 4 of 4)
: something that is manifold: such as
a
: a whole that unites or consists of many diverse elements
the manifold of aspirations, passions, frustrations— Harry Slochower
b
: a pipe fitting with several lateral outlets for connecting one pipe with others
especially
: a fitting on an internal combustion engine that directs a fuel and air mixture to or receives the exhaust gases from several cylinders
c
: set sense 21
d
: a topological space in which every point has a neighborhood that is homeomorphic to the interior of a sphere in Euclidean space of the same number of dimensions
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Other Words from manifold
Adjective
manifoldly
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adverb
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adverb
manifoldness
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noun
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noun
Examples of manifold in a Sentence
Adjective
The benefits of this approach are manifold. the manifold attractions of that state make it an ideal destination for a family vacationRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
This is the place where sake can be known in its accessible, manifold glories. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: Los Angeles, this should be your sake spot," 22 Aug. 2019 And that, theater lovers, marks a man of not only manifold gifts, but also of many graces. — Peter Marks, Washington Post, "Thank you, Hal Prince, for giving me some of the most transcendent nights of theater I’ve ever known," 31 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'manifold.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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