multifarious

  • 11multifarious — mul|ti|far|i|ous [ˌmʌltıˈfeəriəs US ˈfer ] adj formal [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: multifarius] of many different kinds ▪ multifarious business activities …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 12multifarious — adjective of very many different kinds: her multifarious business activities multifariously adverb multifariousness noun (U) …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 13multifarious — adjective our multifarious ethnic traditions Syn: diverse, many, numerous, various, varied, diversified, multiple, multitudinous, multiplex, manifold, multifaceted, different, heterogeneous, miscellaneous, assorted; literary myriad, divers Ant …

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  • 14multifarious — mul•ti•far•i•ous [[t]ˌmʌl təˈfɛər i əs[/t]] adj. 1) having many different parts, elements, forms, etc 2) numerous and varied; manifold: multifarious activities[/ex] • Etymology: 1585–95; < LL multifārius, adj. der. of L multifāriam on many… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 15multifarious — /mʌltəˈfɛəriəs / (say multuh fairreeuhs) adjective 1. having many different parts, elements, forms, etc. 2. of many kinds, or numerous and varied; manifold (modifying a plural noun): *those multifarious recreational activities with which… …

  • 16multifarious suit — n. A lawsuit in which dissimilar causes of action or parties are joined incorrectly. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008 …

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  • 17multifarious issue — A multifarious issue is one that inquires about several different facts when each fact should be inquired about in a separate issue. District Trustees of Campbellton Consol. Common School Dist. No. 16 v. Pleasanton Independent School Dist.,… …

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  • 18multifarious issue — A multifarious issue is one that inquires about several different facts when each fact should be inquired about in a separate issue. District Trustees of Campbellton Consol. Common School Dist. No. 16 v. Pleasanton Independent School Dist.,… …

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  • 19multifarious — adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin multifarius, from Latin multifariam in many places Date: 1593 having or occurring in great variety ; diverse • multifariousness noun …

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  • 20multifarious — adj. [L. multifarius, manifold] Arranged in several rows; see polystichous …

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