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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The first known use of manifold was before the 12th century
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