manifoldness

noun

Definition of manifoldnessnext
as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types the mind-boggling manifoldness of Leonardo da Vinci's genius

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  1. diversity
  2. multiplicity
  3. variety
Noun
  • It is particularly aimed at improving diversity in the sector through targeting young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, female and non-binary individuals and those from ethnic minorities.
    — Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • But African populations carry more diverse segments and some that are distinct, a consequence of some of the diversity that was lost when only a fraction of the total population expanded into Eurasia.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of diversity
Noun
  • How an audience discovers that needle in the haystack requires research rigor requiring access to a multiplicity of data streams.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • One of my favorite mindsets is the multiplicity mindset.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Definition of multiplicity
Noun
  • But kebabs are joined by a variety of stews, salads and eggplant dishes that are mainstays of Persian cooking.
    — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The remaining people reported having eaten at a variety of other Mexican-style restaurants, said Carlota Medus, a senior epidemiologist supervisor in the state Health Department’s Foodborne Disease Unit.
    — Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of variety
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“Manifoldness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifoldness. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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