manifestation

CEFRC1

/ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A clear sign or example of something existing or happening.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The embodiment of an intangible, or variable thing.

Examples

  • A smile is a manifestation of joy.

  • I mean it's just another manifestation of internet addiction really.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The symptoms or observable conditions which are seen as a result of some disease.

  2. The act or process of becoming manifest.

  3. A pattern or logo on a sheet of glass, as decoration or to prevent people from accidentally walking into it.

More examples

In context

  • The last known manifestation of the ghost was over ten years ago.

  • This particular manifestation resembled a young girl crying.

  • I don't believe in manifestation.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English manifestacion, manyfestacion, manyfestacioun, from Late Latin manifestātiō. In the political sense, a semantic loan from French manifestation. By surface analysis, manifest + -ation.