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Manifold

/ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/

A copy made by the manifold writing process.

📖 Definitions of "Manifold"

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.

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.

🔄 Synonyms of "Manifold"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
multiplexnounA building or a place where several activities occur in multiple units concurrently or different times.
multiplenounHaving more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular).
multiplyverb(transitive) To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

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WordDefinition
multiplenounHaving more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular).
multiplyverb(transitive) To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).
multiplexnounA building or a place where several activities occur in multiple units concurrently or different times.
multifoldMany; very diverse; manifold.
multifariousHaving great diversity or variety; of various kinds; made up of many differing parts.
multiplicitynounThe state of being made of multiple diverse elements.
multifacetedHaving many aspects; nuanced or diverse.
multiprongedHaving multiple elements or aspects
multiformnounHaving more than one shape or appearance.
multidimensionalnounHaving multiple dimensions (aspects).
many-sidedHaving many aspects
numerousIndefinitely large numerically; many.
diverseverbConsisting of different elements; various.
variousHaving a broad range (of different elements).
varieddiverse or miscellaneous
varietynoun(countable) A collection or number of different things.
countless(of a number) Too large to be counted to.
multitudenounThe mass of ordinary people; the masses, the populace.
diversifiedEmploying the use of diversification; deliberately using a variety of instruments, methods, ingredients, or products, typically to reduce risk.
innumerableOf a very high number; extremely numerous.

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