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1. (adj.) manifold
of many kinds; numerous and varied:
manifold duties.
2. manifold
having numerous different parts, features, or forms:
a manifold social program.
3. manifold
using or operating similar or identical devices at the same time.
4. manifold
being such for many reasons:
a manifold enemy.
5. (n.) manifold
something having many different parts or features.
6. manifold
a carbon copy; facsimile.
7. manifold
a pipe or fitting with several openings for funneling the flow of liquids or gases, as in the exhaust system of an automobile engine.
8. manifold
a set of elements having in common a number of topologic properties.
9. (adv.) manifold
very much; in great measure:
to multiply burdens manifold.
10. (v.t.) manifold
to make copies of, as with carbon paper.
Etymology: (bef. 1000; ME; OE manigf(e)ald)
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| Definition of 'manifold' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) manifold
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
2. (noun) manifold paper, manifold
a lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies
"an original and two manifolds"
3. (adj) manifold
a set of points such as those of a closed surface or an analogue in three or more dimensions
4. (verb) manifold, multiplex
many and varied; having many features or forms
"manifold reasons"; "our manifold failings"; "manifold intelligence"; "the multiplex opportunities in high technology"
5. (verb) manifold
make multiple copies of
"multiply a letter"
6. (verb) multiply, manifold
combine or increase by multiplication
"He managed to multiply his profits"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) manifold
various in kind or quality; many in number; numerous; multiplied; complicated
2. (adj) manifold
exhibited at divers times or in various ways; -- used to qualify nouns in the singular number
3. (noun) manifold
a copy of a writing made by the manifold process
4. (noun) manifold
a cylindrical pipe fitting, having a number of lateral outlets, for connecting one pipe with several others
5. (noun) manifold
the third stomach of a ruminant animal
6. (verb) manifold
to take copies of by the process of manifold writing; as, to manifold a letter
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