Manifold: meaning, definitions and examples

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manifold

[ ˈmanɪfəʊld ]

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engineering

A manifold is a pipe or chamber with several openings for connecting other pipes or chambers.

Synonyms

connector, interface, junction

Examples of usage

The engine's intake manifold distributes air to the cylinders.
The exhaust manifold collects exhaust gases from the cylinders.

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various

Manifold means numerous or many.

Synonyms

diverse, multiple, numerous

Examples of usage

The project had manifold benefits for the community.
She faced manifold challenges in her career.

Translations

Translations of the word "manifold" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manifold

🇮🇳 बहुत प्रकार का

🇩🇪 vielfältig

🇮🇩 beraneka ragam

🇺🇦 різноманітний

🇵🇱 różnorodny

🇯🇵 多様な

🇫🇷 manifold

🇪🇸 múltiple

🇹🇷 çok çeşitli

🇰🇷 다양한

🇸🇦 متنوع

🇨🇿 rozmanitý

🇸🇰 rozmanitý

🇨🇳 多种多样的

🇸🇮 raznolik

🇮🇸 margbreytilegur

🇰🇿 көп қырлы

🇬🇪 მრავალფეროვანი

🇦🇿 müxtəlif

🇲🇽 múltiple

Word origin

The word 'manifold' originated from the Old English word 'manigfeald,' which is a combination of 'manig' (many) and 'feald' (fold). It has been used in various contexts throughout history, evolving to represent the concept of multiple or diverse elements coming together in one place.