Definition of MANIFESTATIONS (original) (raw)
1
a
: the act, process, or an instance of manifesting
demanded some manifestation of repentance
(2)
: a perceptible, outward, or visible expression
external manifestations of gender
c
: one of the forms in which an individual is manifested
Hate in all its manifestations is wrong.
2
: a public demonstration of power and purpose
meetings, parades, and other such manifestations—
H. M. Parshley
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Examples of manifestation in a Sentence
a portrait of a mother and child that is regarded as the very manifestation of maternal love
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of manifestation was in the 15th century
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“Manifestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manifestation. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2024 - Updated example sentences
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