ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Manifestation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Manifestation is a noun meaning The act or process of becoming manifest.

Meaning

The act or process of becoming manifest.

More Meanings

  1. The embodiment of an intangible, or variable thing.
  2. (medicine) The symptoms or observable conditions which are seen as a result of some disease.
  3. A pattern or logo on a sheet of glass, as decoration or to prevent people from accidentally walking into it.
  4. (originally New Thought, now also slang) Willing something into existence (see manifest (verb)).
  5. (dated) A political demonstration or protest.

Example Sentences

This particular manifestation resembled a young girl crying.
The last known manifestation of the ghost was over ten years ago.
“The Printers Union published a communique branding General Radescu and those who took part in the manifestation as ‘fascists.’”
There were anti-Semitic riots at several of the High Schools and manifestations among the unemployed graduates emerging from those institutions.

Word Forms

Synonyms for manifestation

Depending on context, synonyms include reflection, expression, reflexion.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include expression, reflexion, reflection, manifest, appearance, indication.

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