Multifarious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmʌltɪˈfɛəɹi.əs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Multifarious is an adjective meaning Having great diversity or variety; of various kinds; made up of many differing parts.
Meaning
Having great diversity or variety; of various kinds; made up of many differing parts.
More Meanings
- (law, of lawsuits) In which a party or a cause of action has been improperly or wrongfully joined together in the same suit, as in a misjoinder, perhaps as a result of a joinder of unrelated, distinct, independent parties or matters.
Example Sentences
It is divided into parts that are too small and multifarious.
Now, it is our regretful task to record his death on November 19 after a brief illness, and to include in a short article on page 29 some notes on his multifarious activities.
Nothing could well resemble less a typical English street than […] the multifarious awnings, banners, and streamers, the extraordinary number of omnibuses, horsecars, and other democratic vehicles, […]
Synonyms for multifarious
Depending on context, synonyms include diverse, manifold, various, catholic, dishomogeneous, diversified.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include multifaceted, many-sided, varied, manifold, multiple, multiform.
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