manifold meaning and definition

MANIFOLD noun

Definition of manifold (noun)

1. a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
2. a lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies
   • "an original and two manifolds"
   • synonyms: manifold paper
3. a set of points such as those of a closed surface or an analogue in three or more dimensions

MANIFOLD verb

Definition of manifold (verb)

1. make multiple copies of
   • "multiply a letter"
2. combine or increase by multiplication
   • "He managed to multiply his profits"
   • synonyms: multiply

MANIFOLD adjective

Definition of manifold (adjective)

1. many and varied; having many features or forms
   • "manifold reasons"; "our manifold failings"; "manifold intelligence"; "the multiplex opportunities in high technology"
   • synonyms: multiplex