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manifold
CEFRB2
/ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/
adjective · adverb · noun
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Having many different parts, forms, or features.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailMany in number; numerous.
Examples
The novel gives a manifold picture of human life.
The benefits will be manifold.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 3
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Also pronounced
- /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/
- /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningVarious in kind, quality, or manifestation; diverse.
adverb
Extra meaningMany times; repeatedly.
noun
Extra meaningA pipe fitting or similar device that connects multiple inputs and outputs.
More examples
In contextThe manifold meanings of the English word set are infamous among lexicographers.
[E]ch man as he receyuede grace, mynistringe ‘it in to ech other, as goode dispenderes of the manyfolde grace of God.
To the intent that now vnto the principalities and powers in heauenly places, might be knowen by the church, the manifold wisedome of God, […]
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Origin
adjective
From Middle English manifold, from Old English maniġfeald (“manifold, various, varied, complicated, numerous, abundant, plural”), from Proto-Germanic *managafalþaz, equivalent to many + -fold. Cognate with Middle High German manecvalt (“manifold”), Icelandic margfaldr (“multiple”). Compare also German mannigfaltig (“various”), Dutch menigvoudig (“various”), Danish mangefold (“multiple”), Swedish mångfald (“diversity”).