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manyfold

manyfold

8.1
Having many different parts or types
  • adjective
  • /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/
  • Archaic
translation icon : múltiple
  • The museum displayed manyfold artifacts from various cultures, showcasing a rich diversity of history.

Examples

  • Her expertise in manyfold areas, such as science, art, and technology, makes her a valuable team member.

  • The benefits will be manyfold, from job creation to new businesses to generating new innovations for green energy sources to energy cost savings for government to lowering our dependence on foreign oil.

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  • The advantages of the plan are manyfold, including lower costs, improved efficiency, and higher employee satisfaction.

Synonyms

various
vsmanyfold
1.0

Having many different kinds

includes the idea of being numerous and varied together
multiple
vsmanyfold
899 3.2

Having more than one part, person, or thing

is more specifically about many different kinds rather than just count
numerous
vsmanyfold
432 2.0

A large number of things or people

focuses on kinds and variety rather than only sheer number
varied
vsmanyfold
54 3.3

Containing many different kinds, not all the same

is the simple total idea of being both many and different
myriad
vsmanyfold
35 7.0

Very many, too many to count

is primarily about diversity and various kinds not only number
assorted
vsmanyfold
25 3.7

Made of different kinds mixed together

is more about being naturally numerous and varied overall
miscellaneous
vsmanyfold
17 6.5

Something that contains different kinds of things like papers or tools

is more inherent, meaning many varied by nature rather than collected
multifaceted
vsmanyfold
15 5.9

Having many different parts or sides

is more about wide variety across kinds rather than specific aspects
multidimensional
vsmanyfold
9 6.6

Having many different parts or sides that make it complex

is less technical and simply says many kinds or variety
heterogeneous
vsmanyfold
9 7.9

Made of different types of people or things, like scientists and artists

is broader, including many types and general variety not just composition
manifold
vsmanyfold
  • Formal
7 7.0

Having many different parts

is an alternative compound form that means the same
multitudinous
vsmanyfold
  • Literature
2 7.9

Present in very large numbers

is about many kinds and variety rather than merely great numbers
multifarious
vsmanyfold
  • Formal
1 9.2

Having many different kinds or parts

is the general idea of numerous and various forms overall
multifold
vsmanyfold
1 5.5

Having many different parts or aspects

is broader and stresses overall variety rather than separate parts
diversified
vsmanyfold
1 4.7

Having many different kinds of things

is the simple state of being many and varied rather than process
many-faceted
vsmanyfold
1 5.8

Having many different parts or qualities

is a general term for numerous kinds and variation
multiplex
vsmanyfold
  • Specialized
1 6.5

Having many parts or features and not simple

is simpler meaning many and various without implying complexity
many-sided
vsmanyfold
1 4.1

Having many different parts or qualities

is about overall many kinds rather than just having many faces
multiform
vsmanyfold
6.8

Having many different forms or shapes

is broader, referring to various kinds rather than only shapes
heterogenic
vsmanyfold
8.0

A thing that has different kinds of parts

is the general many and varied sense rather than technical diversity
divers
vsmanyfold
  • Archaic
8.4

Several different kinds of people or things

is the general many and varied sense expressed in other forms

Antonyms

singular
  • Specialized
1 3.5

A word form for one person or thing

How Numerous

manyfold
  • Archaic
8.1
numerous
432 2.0
several
167 1.0
single
54 1.0

Surface Forms

manyfold positive

Morphology

manyfold = many (transparent) = many + fold

The meaning is directly derived from 'many' plus the productive suffix 'fold' meaning multiplicity or 'in many ways', so learners who know 'many' and common '-fold' compounds can infer the sense.

Etymology

Manyfold comes from the parts many 'a lot of' and fold 'layers' or 'times', like twofold. Picture something with many layers or parts, and that's why manyfold means 'many and various'.