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manifold [ˈmænɪˌfəʊld] adj Formal 1. of several different kinds; multiple manifold reasons 2. having many different forms, features, or elements manifold breeds of dog n 1. something having many varied parts, forms, or features 2. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a copy of a page, book, etc. 3. (Engineering / General Engineering) 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 4. (Mathematics) Maths a. a collection of objects or a set b. a topological space having specific properties 5. (Philosophy) (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 vb 1. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (tr) to duplicate (a page, book, etc.) 2. to make manifold; multiply [Old English manigfeald. See many, -fold] manifolder n manifoldly adv manifoldness n
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manifold adjective (Formal) numerous, many, various, varied, multiple, diverse, multiplied, diversified, abundant, assorted, copious, multifarious, multitudinous, multifold The difficulties are manifold. Translations manifold adj → mannigfaltig (geh), → vielfältig; manifold uses → vielseitige Anwendung; there are manifold problems/dangers → es gibt vielfache Probleme/Gefahren How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| I used manifold paper and have a copy of what I sent. The one grand stage where he enacted all his various parts so manifold, was his vice-bench; a long rude ponderous table furnished with several vices, of different sizes, and both of iron and of wood. "Ah, peradventure my head being distraught by the manifold matters whereunto the confusions of these but late adventured haps and fortunings whereby not I alone nor you alone, but every each of us, meseem- eth --" |
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