manifold

BrE /ˈmænɪfəʊld/ AmE /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/

noun / adjective en → es

1 MECHANICAL PART [singular] B2

a part in a machine or engine that connects several pipes, tubes, etc.

múltiple (de tuberías), distribuidor

  • manifold for gas/oil/water

Collocations engine manifold · fuel manifold

  • The engine needs a new fuel manifold.

    El motor necesita un nuevo distribuidor de combustible.

2 VARIETY [singular] B1

a large number or variety of different things, ideas, etc.

variedad, diversidad

  • manifold uses/meanings/purposes

Collocations a manifold use of a resource · the manifold meanings of a word

  • The book explores the manifold meanings of love.

    El libro explora las múltiples interpretaciones del amor.

3 MATHEMATICS [singular] C1

a type of mathematical space that is studied in advanced mathematics and physics.

variedad (matemática)

  • manifold with dimension n

Collocations Riemannian manifold · topological manifold

  • The research focuses on Riemannian manifolds.

    La investigación se centra en variedades riemannianas.

4 COPY [singular] B2

a copy of a document or record, especially one that is made by a machine.

copia (de un documento)

  • make/take a manifold

Collocations manifold of a document · manifold copies

  • The office made several manifolds of the report.

    La oficina hizo varias copias del informe.