manifold

UK
/ˈmæn.ɪ.fəʊld/
US
/ˈmæn.ɪ.foʊld/

Translations

manifoldnoun
manifolds
pl
UK
/ˈmænɪfəʊld/
US
/ˈmænɪfoʊld/
variétéEn mathématiques et en topologie.
In topology, a manifold is a space that locally resembles Euclidean space.
En topologie, une variété est un espace qui ressemble localement à l'espace euclidien.
collecteurEn mécanique et automobile.
The mechanic checked the exhaust manifold for any leaks.
Le mécanicien a vérifié le collecteur d'échappement pour détecter d'éventuelles fuites.
Additional translations
duplicataPour un document ou une copie multiple; emploi rare ou historique.
manifoldadjective
more manifold
Comp.
most manifold
Super.
UK
/ˈmæn.ɪ.fəʊld/
US
/ˈmæn.ɪ.foʊld/
The project faced manifold challenges, each requiring a unique solution.
Le projet a été confronté à des difficultés multiples, chacune nécessitant une solution unique.
Additional translations
diversSurtout littéraire ou soutenu.
manifoldverb
manifolded
Past Simple
manifolded
Past Participle
manifolding
Gerund
UK
/ˈmænɪfəʊld/
US
/ˈmænɪfoʊld/
Archaic/literary verb meaning ‘to make many copies’ or ‘to multiply’
dupliquerPour faire plusieurs copies d'un document; emploi rare ou historique.
Before photocopiers were common, clerks would manifold letters for wide distribution.
Avant que les photocopieuses ne soient courantes, les employés dupliquaient des lettres pour une large diffusion.
multiplierPeut se rendre en français par une forme pronominale selon le contexte.
Over the decades, his responsibilities manifolded as the company expanded.
Au fil des décennies, ses responsabilités se sont multipliées à mesure que l'entreprise se développait.
manifoldadverb
Archaic/literary use meaning 'in many ways' or 'to a great extent'.
de multiples façonsSurtout littéraire ou archaïque.
In his long reign the king was manifold praised by poets and chroniclers alike.
Durant son long règne, le roi fut loué de multiples façons par les poètes et les chroniqueurs.
Additional translations
maintes foisEmploi soutenu ou littéraire.
Synonyms
in numerous ways
on many occasions
many times
in many respects
in many ways

Definitions

manifoldnoun
A pipe or chamber branching into several openings, used to direct or distribute fluid or gas.
The mechanic checked the exhaust manifold for any leaks.
A collection of points forming a certain kind of set, such as those that form a surface or a space in mathematics.
In topology, a manifold is a space that locally resembles Euclidean space.
A copy or duplicate, especially of a document.
The secretary made a manifold of the report for each department head.
manifoldadjective
Many and varied; having many different forms or elements.
The project faced manifold challenges, each requiring a unique solution.
manifoldverb
To make many copies of (a document), especially by means of carbon paper or a duplicating machine.
Before photocopiers were common, clerks would manifold letters for wide distribution.
To multiply or increase; to make manifold.
Over the decades, his responsibilities manifolded as the company expanded.
manifoldadverb
In many ways; to a great extent; repeatedly or diversely (now chiefly archaic or literary).
In his long reign the king was manifold praised by poets and chroniclers alike.