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manifold

/ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/
noun
  1. A copy made by the manifold writing process.

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

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

Synonymsmultiple, numerous, diverse, multiplicitous, varied, various
Antonymsonefold, singlefold
adjective
  1. Various in kind or quality; diverse.

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

  2. Many in number, numerous; multiple, multiplied.

  3. Complicated.

adverb
  1. Many times; repeatedly.

Synonymsmultiple, numerous, diverse, multiplicitous, varied, various
Antonymsonefold, singlefold

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