Manifold
'mænɪfəʊld
Definitions
3 meaningsOf many kinds; numerous and diverse.
'mænɪfəʊld
Numerous and varied in kind.
The museum showcased a manifold collection of artifacts from ancient civilizations.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a bunch of different kinds of toys – cars, dolls, building blocks, etc. That's like having a manifold collection, meaning you have many different things.
👶 For kids: Having many different types of things.
More Examples
The challenges faced by the organization were manifold and required a multifaceted approach.
The benefits of a healthy lifestyle are manifold, including increased energy and improved well-being.
How It's Used
"The author explores the manifold aspects of human nature."
"The engine has a manifold system that distributes fuel to the cylinders."
A pipe or chamber with several openings used for distributing or collecting fluids.
'mænɪfəʊld
A pipe or chamber having several openings, as for the distribution or collection of a fluid.
The mechanic replaced the cracked intake manifold of the engine.
💡 Simply: Think of a central hub that distributes something, like the pipes that send gas to different parts of an engine. That's the manifold.
👶 For kids: A special pipe that sends stuff to many places.
More Examples
The manifold efficiently distributes coolant throughout the system.
The exhaust manifold helps to channel the gases away from the engine.
How It's Used
"The car's intake manifold supplies air and fuel to the cylinders."
"The manifold in the factory distributes gases to various machines."
To make multiple; multiply.
'mænɪfəʊld
To make manifold; multiply.
The project aimed to manifold the impact of the research.
💡 Simply: To increase something, or to make something multiple.
👶 For kids: To make something many.
More Examples
The company sought to manifold its profits through strategic investments.
How It's Used
"The artist manifolded his efforts to create the masterpiece."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Middle English, from Old English *manigfeald* ('manyfold'), equivalent to *many* + *-fold*.
Used historically to describe things having many parts or qualities.
Memory tip
Think of many folds in a cloth, representing the many different things.
Word Origin
"many + -fold"