manifold

¹man·i·fold

adj \ˈma-nə-ˌfōld\

Definition of MANIFOLD

1

a : marked by diversity or variety b : many

2

: comprehending or uniting various features : multifarious

3

: rightfully so-called for many reasons <a manifold liar>

4

: consisting of or operating many of one kind combined <a manifold bellpull>

— man·i·fold·ly \-ˌfōl(d)-lē\ adverb

— man·i·fold·ness \-ˌfōl(d)-nəs\ noun

Examples of MANIFOLD

1. The benefits of this approach are manifold.
2. <the manifold attractions of that state make it an ideal destination for a family vacation>

Origin of MANIFOLD

Middle English, from Old English manigfeald, from manig many + -feald -fold

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to MANIFOLD

Synonyms: divers, multifarious, myriad

Related Words: multiform, multiple, multiplex, multitudinous; heterogeneous, heterogenous, miscellaneous, mixed, sundry, various; different, diverse, unlike, varied

Near Antonyms: homogeneous, homogenous, monolithic, unmixed, unvaried; alike, identical, same; distinct, distinctive, individual, separate; alone, lone, only, sole, solitary; singular, unique

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Rhymes with MANIFOLD

centerfold, common cold, copyhold, fingerhold, hundredfold, manyfold, marigold, multifold, oversold, petioled, scissors hold, sevenfold, severalfold, sooty mold, stranglehold, thousandfold, throttlehold, water mold