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单词 manifold
释义

manifold

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adjective

man·​i·​fold ˈma-nə-ˌfōld How to pronounce manifold (audio)
1
a
: marked by diversity or variety
performs the manifold duties required of him J. H. Ferguson
b
: many
the manifold details
2
: comprehending or uniting various features : multifarious
the romantic symphony, with its manifold melodic content P. H. Lang
3
: rightfully so-called for many reasons
a manifold liar
4
: consisting of or operating many of one kind combined
a manifold bellpull
manifoldly
ˈma-nə-ˌfōl(d)-lē How to pronounce manifold (audio)
adverb
manifoldness
ˈma-nə-ˌfōl(d)-nəs How to pronounce manifold (audio)
noun

manifold

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adverb

: many times : a great deal
will increase your blessings manifold

manifold

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verb

manifolded; manifolding; manifolds

transitive verb

1
: to make manifold : multiply
2
: to make several or many copies of

intransitive verb

: to make several or many copies

manifold

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noun

: something that is manifold: such as
a
: a whole that unites or consists of many diverse elements
the manifold of aspirations, passions, frustrations Harry Slochower
b
: a pipe fitting with several lateral outlets for connecting one pipe with others
especially : a fitting on an internal combustion engine that directs a fuel and air mixture to or receives the exhaust gases from several cylinders
c
: set sense 21
d
: a topological space in which every point has a neighborhood that is homeomorphic to the interior of a sphere in Euclidean space of the same number of dimensions

Synonyms

Adjective

  • divers
  • multifarious
  • myriad
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Example Sentences

Adjective The benefits of this approach are manifold. the manifold attractions of that state make it an ideal destination for a family vacation
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
So their motivations are manifold and different for each of those countries who have not joined us in resisting Russia's aggression. CBS News, 29 June 2022 While the trial was established with humans in mind, the benefits of restoring peatland are manifold. Thomas Page, CNN, 18 July 2022 As an island designed to divide, Dejima remains a remarkable example of what happens when people from all sorts of backgrounds, and with manifold motivations, are thrown together. Rob Goss, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2022 Research suggests the bans and restrictions would have manifold effects on maternal health. NBC News, 4 May 2022 And without a stupendous Fanny to thrill and distract, the musical’s manifold faults become painfully evident. New York Times, 24 Apr. 2022 Poole has explored the manifold ways that elephants communicate—not only through sound but also through touch and gesture. Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2022 The benefits of these kinds of networks are manifold. Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 The manifold precise regulations governing the giving of the machatzit hashekel coincide with Judaism’s unique approach to charity. Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com, 14 Feb. 2022
Adverb
In the past fortnight, hope has grown manifold in the field. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 15 Feb. 2022 Experts caution that once firms go public, the scrutiny goes up manifold. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2021
Noun
Right on top was a super-tall aluminum, two 4-barrel inline intake manifold with a pair of 540-cfm Holleys and a paper-element air cleaner. Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022 Inorganic growth is a great way to increase the scalability of a company manifold within a short span of time and all the while ensuring maximum productivity. Francois Botha, Forbes, 2 July 2022 To do this, Sullivan essentially invented a notion of division, where loops on the original manifold were divided into two or three or more. Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2022 Under the hood there’s a fresh Ford 289 ci V-8 engine with rebuilt cylinder heads and timing assemblies, a Holley four-barrel carburetor and a Cobra high-rise intake manifold. Rachel.maree.cormack@gmail.com, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2022 The disasters stemming from climate change have increased manifold in India. Shreyans Jain, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2022 Also added are custom air-to-water intercoolers within the intake manifold. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2022 But in your case, during those few weeks that the car sits, fuel is leaking out of your carburetor, perhaps into the intake manifold, and evaporating. Ray Magliozzi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Dec. 2021 But Floer theory did not completely resolve the Arnold conjecture because Floer’s method only worked on one type of manifold. Quanta Magazine, 9 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective, Adverb, and Verb

Middle English, from Old English manigfeald, from manig many + -feald -fold

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

manifold

adjective

man·​i·​fold ˈma-nə-ˌfōld How to pronounce manifold (audio)
: of many and various kinds
manifold blessings

manifold

adjective

as in various
being of many and various kinds the manifold attractions of that state make it an ideal destination for a family vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • various
  • multifarious
  • diverse
  • divers
  • myriad
  • multitudinous
  • multiform
  • varied
  • heterogeneous
  • sundry
  • miscellaneous
  • multiple
  • multiplex
  • heterogenous
  • different
  • unlike
  • mixed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • homogeneous
  • monolithic
  • same
  • identical
  • individual
  • separate
  • homogenous
  • distinct
  • unmixed
  • distinctive
  • only
  • unvaried
  • solitary
  • sole
  • alike
  • singular
  • unique
  • alone
  • lone
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