manifold

/ˈmænɪˌfəʊld//ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/

noun

  1. 1

    A copy made by the manifold writing process.

  2. 2

    A pipe fitting or similar device that connects multiple inputs or outputs.

  3. 3

    (chiefly in the plural) The third stomach of a ruminant animal, an omasum.

  4. 4

    A topological space that looks locally like the "ordinary" Euclidean space \mathbb{R}^n and is Hausdorff.

  5. 5

    A polygon mesh representing the continuous, closed surface of a solid object

adjective

  1. 1

    Various in kind or quality; diverse.

    The manifold meanings of the simple English word set are infamous among dictionary makers.
  2. 2

    Many in number, numerous; multiple, multiplied.

  3. 3

    Complicated.

  4. 4

    Exhibited at diverse times or in various ways.

adverb

  1. 1

    Many times; repeatedly.

verb

  1. 1

    To make manifold; multiply.

  2. 2

    To multiply or reproduce impressions of by a single operation.

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