Definition of manifold

adjective (a)

• Various in kind or quality; many in number; numerous; multiplied; complicated. (adjective)

  source: webster1913

noun (n)

• a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes (noun.artifact)

  source: wordnet30
• a lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies (noun.substance)

  Synonym: manifold paper
  

  Example:
  An original and two manifolds.
  

  source: wordnet30
• a set of points such as those of a closed surface or an analogue in three or more dimensions (noun.group)

  source: wordnet30
• A copy of a writing made by the manifold process. (noun)

  source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

• many and varied; having many features or forms (adj.all)

  Synonym: multiplex
  

  Example:
  Manifold reasons.
  Our manifold failings.
  Manifold intelligence.
  

  source: wordnet30

verb (v)

• make multiple copies of (verb.change)

  source: wordnet30
• combine or increase by multiplication (verb.change)

  Synonym: multiply
  

  source: wordnet30
• To take copies of by the process of manifold writing; as, to manifold a letter. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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