n.
Pronunciation: ' ma-n ə - ˌ f ō ld
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English manigfeald, from manig many + -feald -fold
Date: before 12th century
1 a : marked by diversity or variety b : MANY
2 : comprehending or uniting various features : MULTIFARIOUS
3 : rightfully so-called for many reasons <a manifold liar>
4 : consisting of or operating many of one kind combined <a manifold bellpull>
– man · i · fold · ly \ - ˌ f ō l(d)-l ē \ adverb
– man · i · fold · ness \ - ˌ f ō l(d)-n ə s \ noun