Synonyms for manifold
- adjective
All synonyms
Adjective
1. Various
various, many, multifarious, different, multitudinous, numerous, multiple, diverse, sundry, varied, complex, multiplex, several, miscellaneous, heterogeneous, assorted, plural, motley, multiform, manyfold, diversified, divers formal dated
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Definitions
- adj. 1
Various in kind, quality, or manifestation; diverse.
The manifold meanings of the English word set are infamous among lexicographers.
Related words
Example sentences
- plural The plural of 'person' is 'people', not 'persons'.
- heterogeneous It's a heterogeneous group, not a homogeneous one.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| manifold | steady | |
| plural | rising | |
| heterogeneous | rising | |
| multifarious | steady | |
| multitudinous | falling | |
| multiplicitous | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- many2
- 6 letters
- varied2, divers2, plural2, motley2, sundry2
- 7 letters
- several2, various3, complex2, diverse2
- 8 letters
- multiple3, numerous3, assorted3, manyfold
- 9 letters
- different3, multiplex3, multiform
- 11 letters
- diversified4
- 12 letters
- multifarious
- 13 letters
- miscellaneous5, heterogeneous5, multitudinous
- 14 letters
- multiplicitous
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (many2 = 2 syllables).