Definition of manifestation
1a : the act, process, or an instance of manifesting demanded some manifestation of repentanceb (1) : something that manifests or is manifest (2) : a perceptible, outward, or visible expression external manifestations of genderc : one of the forms in which an individual is manifested Hate in all its manifestations is wrong.d : an occult phenomenon; specifically : materialization
2 : a public demonstration of power and purpose meetings, parades, and other such manifestations — H. M. Parshley
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Examples of manifestation in a sentence
a portrait of a mother and child that is regarded as the very manifestation of maternal love
15th Century
First Known Use of manifestation
15th century
MANIFESTATION Defined for English Language Learners
manifestation
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: a sign that shows something clearly
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: one of the forms that something has when it appears or occurs
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: an occurrence in which the ghost or spirit of a dead person appears
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manifestation
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: a perceptible, outward, or visible expression (as of a disease or abnormal condition) the manifestations of shock
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