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multifarious

 

[ ˌmʌltɪˈfeərɪəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

varied

consisting of many different elements; diverse and varied

Synonyms

assorted, diverse, manifold, varied

Examples of usage

  • The multifarious cultures of the world make it a fascinating place to explore.
  • Her multifarious interests range from painting to astronomy.
  • The book explores the multifarious ways in which humans interact with nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "multifarious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diversificado

🇮🇳 विविध

🇩🇪 vielfältig

🇮🇩 beragam

🇺🇦 різноманітний

🇵🇱 różnorodny

🇯🇵 多種多様な

🇫🇷 divers

🇪🇸 diverso

🇹🇷 çeşitli

🇰🇷 다양한

🇸🇦 متنوع

🇨🇿 rozmanitý

🇸🇰 rozmanitý

🇨🇳 多种多样的

🇸🇮 raznolik

🇮🇸 margvíslegur

🇰🇿 алуан түрлі

🇬🇪 მრავალფეროვანი

🇦🇿 müxtəlif

🇲🇽 diverso

Etymology

The word 'multifarious' originated from the Latin word 'multifarius,' which is a combination of 'multi-' (many) and 'fariam' (in many ways). The term has been used in English since the early 17th century to describe something with many different parts or elements. Over time, 'multifarious' has become a popular choice to express the idea of diversity and variety in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,051, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.