adj

manifold

MA-nih-fohld

adj

Existing in many different forms or kinds.

"The benefits of exercise are manifold."

"She faced manifold challenges in her first year running the business."

noun

A pipe fitting that connects several inlets or outlets into one system.

"A cracked exhaust manifold was the source of the engine noise."

How to Use Manifold

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNumerous and varied — or, in mechanics, a fitting that joins several pipes together.

When to use it

The "numerous and varied" sense is fairly formal or literary; everyday speech usually just says "many" or "various."

Common pairings

manifold reasons exhaust manifold manifold benefits

Word Forms

more manifold comparative, more manifold comparative, manifolded past tense, manifolds plural, Manifolds plural, manifolds singular, most manifold superlative, most manifold superlative

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Etymology

From Old English manigfeald, a compound of many and -fold, meaning "many times over."

Synonyms

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Antonyms

onefold singlefold

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