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manifestation

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˌmænəfɛˈsteɪʃən// UK //mˌænɪfɪstˈeɪʃən// man·i·fes·ta·tion Archaic Slang

n. a sign that shows something clearly, like a feeling or an illness. It is the physical way an abstract idea or a hidden problem appears in the real world.

n. the outward or perceptible indication of something abstract or latent. Often refers to the physical presentation of a disease or the materialisation of a theory or spirit.


SIMPLE

The skin rash was a clear manifestation of his allergy.

CONTEXTUAL

Medical professionals often look for a physical manifestation of stress, such as high blood pressure or chronic headaches, during a routine checkup.

COMPLEX

The architect argued that the new skyscraper was the ultimate manifestation of modern design principles, blending functional utility with a striking aesthetic presence.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English manifestacion, manyfestacion, manyfestacioun, from Late Latin manifestātiō. In the political sense, a semantic loan from French manifestation. By surface analysis, manifest + -ation.

Usage

Countable when referring to specific instances or symptoms; uncountable when referring to the general process of appearing.

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