Main Entry: ¹man·i·fest

Pronunciation: \ˈma-nə-ˌfest\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French manifeste, from Latin manifestus caught in the act, flagrant, obvious, perhaps from manus + -festus (akin to Latin infestus hostile)

Date: 14th century

1 : readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sight
2 : easily understood or recognized by the mind : obvious

synonyms see evident

— man·i·fest·ly adverb