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
  • The public speech extolled the diversity of the Scandinavian nation and was viewed on social media by millions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There have been relatively few large-scale national decomposition studies involving different land use types, although smaller studies have shown that how humans use a site can significantly affect the soil’s biological diversity.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 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
  • Long-grain varieties like basmati and jasmine rice benefit the most, since toasting helps keep the grains separate and boosts their natural nutty flavor.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Le Butter Shop, billed as Paris’ first boutique devoted entirely to butter, opened last month a short walk from the Eiffel Tower — with 30 varieties from small family producers in Brittany, the Loire Valley and northern France.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of variety
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“Manifoldness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifoldness. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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