adjective
- having many and various forms, features, parts, etc.: manifold wisdom
- of many sorts; many and varied; multifarious: used with a plural noun: manifold duties
- being such in many and various ways or for many reasons: a manifold villain
- comprising, consisting of, or operating several units or parts of one kind: said of certain devices
Origin:
ME < OE manigfeald: see many & -fold