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manifestation

Syllabification: (man·i·fes·ta·tion)

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Definition of manifestation

noun

  • an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something, especially a theory or an abstract idea:the first obvious manifestations of global warming
  • the action or fact of showing an abstract idea:the manifestation of anxiety over the upcoming exams
  • a symptom or sign of an ailment:a characteristic manifestation of Lyme disease
  • a version or incarnation of something or someone:Purity and Innocence and Young Love in all their gentle manifestations
  • an appearance of a ghost or spirit.

Origin:

late Middle English: from late Latin manifestatio(n-), from the verb manifestare 'make public'

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