Things that are manifold are of many different kinds.
[literary]
Gaelic can be heard here in manifold forms.
The difficulties are manifold.
Synonyms: numerous, many, various, varied More Synonyms of manifold
manifold in British English
(ˈmænɪˌfəʊld)
adjective formal
1.
of several different kinds; multiple
manifold reasons
2.
having many different forms, features, or elements
manifold breeds of dog
noun
3.
something having many varied parts, forms, or features
4.
a copy of a page, book, etc
5.
a chamber or pipe with a number of inlets or outlets used to collect or distribute a fluid. In an internal-combustion engine the inlet manifold carries the vaporized fuel from the carburettor to the inlet ports and the exhaust manifold carries the exhaust gases away
6. mathematics
a.
a collection of objects or a set
b.
a topological space having specific properties
7.
(in the philosophy of Kant) the totality of the separate elements of sensation which are then organized by the active mind and conceptualized as a perception of an external object
verb
8. (transitive)
to duplicate (a page, book, etc)
9.
to make manifold; multiply
Derived forms
manifolder (ˈmaniˌfolder)
noun
manifoldly (ˈmaniˌfoldly)
adverb
manifoldness (ˈmaniˌfoldness)
noun
Word origin
Old English manigfeald. See many, -fold
manifold in American English
(ˈmænəˌfoʊld)
adjective
1.
having many and various forms, features, parts, etc.
manifold wisdom
2.
of many sorts; many and varied; multifarious
used with a plural noun
manifold duties
3.
being such in many and various ways or for many reasons
a manifold villain
4.
comprising, consisting of, or operating several units or parts of one kind
said of certain devices
noun
5.
something that is manifold
6.
a pipe with one inlet and several outlets or with one outlet and several inlets,for connecting with other pipes, as, in an automobile, for conducting exhausts from each cylinder into a single exhaust pipe
verb transitive
7.
to make manifold; multiply
8.
to make more than one copy of
to manifold a letter with carbon paper
Derived forms
manifolder (ˈmaniˌfolder)
noun
manifoldly (ˈmaniˌfoldly)
adverb
manifoldness (ˈmaniˌfoldness)
noun
Word origin
ME < OE manigfeald: see many & -fold
manifold in Automotive Engineering
(mænɪfoʊld)
Word forms: (regular plural) manifolds
noun
(Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Engine, transmission, and exhaust)
A manifold is a system of pipes that divides a flow and carries it to more than one place or that brings a flow from a number of places to a single place.
The engine was given a new inlet manifold and modern carburetor.
In tests, the new manifold cut the back pressures in the exhaust system enough to boost engine power by betweenthree and five percent.
Adequate insulating blocks are needed between the carburetor and its manifold.
exhaust manifold, intake manifold
Examples of 'manifold' in a sentence
manifold
The valve was seating badly and again the mixture ignited in the exhaust manifold and gushed flame.
Len Deighton Bomber
The source of the leak will be above the exhaust manifold.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
My dealer found oil on the exhaust manifold but could not identify a leak.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The best thing about a check jacket is that you can wear it in manifold ways.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
And there isn't a single sandwich in the inlet manifold.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
(adjective)
Definition
numerous and varied
(formal)
The difficulties are manifold.
Synonyms
numerous
Such crimes were just as numerous then as they are today.
She made numerous attempts, but could never beat the world record.
many
He had many books and papers on the subject.
various
The methods employed are many and various.
varied
a varied range of dishes suitable for vegetarians
multiple
He died in hospital of multiple injuries.
diverse
shops selling a diverse range of gifts
multiplied
diversified
abundant
assorted
swimsuits, sizes 12-18, in assorted colours
copious
multifarious
a composite of multifarious religions and people
multitudinous
She is a person of multitudinous talents.
multifold
Additional synonyms
in the sense of assorted
Definition
consisting of various kinds mixed together
swimsuits, sizes 12-18, in assorted colours
Synonyms
various,
different,
mixed,
varied,
diverse,
diversified,
miscellaneous,
sundry,
motley,
variegated,
manifold (formal),
heterogeneous
in the sense of diverse
Definition
having variety
shops selling a diverse range of gifts
Synonyms
various,
mixed,
varied,
diversified,
assorted,
miscellaneous,
several,
sundry,
motley,
manifold (formal),
heterogeneous,
of every description
in the sense of many
Definition
a large number of
He had many books and papers on the subject.
Synonyms
numerous,
various,
varied,
countless,
abundant,
myriad,
innumerable,
sundry,
copious,
manifold (formal),
umpteen (informal),
profuse,
multifarious,
multitudinous,
multifold,
divers (archaic)
Nearby words of
manifold
manifest
manifestation
manifesto
manifold
manipulate
manipulative
mankind
Synonyms of 'manifold'
manifold
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of multifarious
Definition
many and varied
a composite of multifarious religions and people
Synonyms
diverse,
many,
different,
varied,
numerous,
multiple,
legion,
diversified,
miscellaneous,
sundry,
variegated,
manifold (formal),
multitudinous,
multiform
in the sense of multiple
Definition
having or involving more than one part, individual, or element