man·i·fold
ˈma-nə-ˌfōld 
1
a
: marked by diversity or variety
performs the manifold duties required of him—
J. H. Ferguson
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
P. H. Lang3
: rightfully so-called for many reasons
a manifold liar
4
: consisting of or operating many of one kind combined
a manifold bellpull
: many times : a great deal
will increase your blessings manifold
manifolded; manifolding; manifolds
: to make several or many copies
: 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
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
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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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 vacation
Recent Examples on the WebWilliam Harwood, CBS News, 24 May 2024
Her institutional roles and personal networks were manifold.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 17 May 2024
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Adjective
The helium manifold in question could be isolated and the Starliner's many other thrusters could easily compensate.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 24 May 2024
Her institutional roles and personal networks were manifold.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 17 May 2024
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“Manifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manifold. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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manifold
1 of 3 adjective
man·i·fold
ˈman-ə-ˌfōld
1
: of many and various kinds
manifold excuses
2
: including or uniting various features
a manifold personality
3
: consisting of or operating many of one kind joined together
a manifold pipe
manifold
2 of 3 noun
: something manifold
especially
: a pipe fitting having several outlets for connecting one pipe with others
manifold
3 of 3 verb
: to make several copies
manifold a manuscript
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