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manifold

/ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/

noun

Meaning

  • A copy made by the manifold writing process.

  • A pipe fitting or similar device that connects multiple inputs or outputs.

  • (chiefly in the plural) The third stomach of a ruminant animal, an omasum.

  • A topological space that looks locally like the "ordinary" Euclidean space \mathbb{R}^n and is Hausdorff.

  • A polygon mesh representing the continuous, closed surface of a solid object

Synonyms

multiple,
numerous,
diverse,
multiplicitous,
varied,
various

adjective

Meaning

  • Various in kind or quality; diverse.

    "The manifold meanings of the simple English word set are infamous among dictionary makers."

  • Many in number, numerous; multiple, multiplied.

  • Complicated.

  • Exhibited at diverse times or in various ways.

adverb

Meaning

  • Many times; repeatedly.

Synonyms

multiple,
numerous,
diverse,
multiplicitous,
varied,
various,
frequently,
ofttimes