Manifold Definition & Meaning

manifold
adjective
  1. many and varied; having many features or forms; "manifold reasons"; "our manifold failings"; "manifold intelligence"; "the multiplex opportunities in high technology"
noun
  1. a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
  2. a lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies; "an original and two manifolds"
  3. a set of points such as those of a closed surface or an analogue in three or more dimensions
verb
  1. make multiple copies of; "multiply a letter"
  2. combine or increase by multiplication; "He managed to multiply his profits"

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multiple adj

having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual; "multiple birth"; "multiple ownership

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multiplex adj

many and varied; having many features or forms; "manifold reasons"; "our manifold failings"; "manifold intelligence

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multiply adv

in several ways; in a multiple manner; "they were multiply checked for errors" combine by multiplication

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What does manifold mean?
many and varied; having many features or forms; "manifold reasons"; "our manifold failings"; "manifold intelligence"; "the multiplex opportunities in high technology" a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes a lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies; "an original and two manifolds" a set of points such as those of a closed surface or an analogue in three or more dimensions make multiple copies of
What part of speech is manifold?
Manifold is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
How many definitions does manifold have?
Manifold has 6 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).

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