manifestation
n. C / Un. 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.
The skin rash was a clear manifestation of his allergy.
Medical professionals often look for a physical manifestation of stress, such as high blood pressure or chronic headaches, during a routine checkup.
The architect argued that the new skyscraper was the ultimate manifestation of modern design principles, blending functional utility with a striking aesthetic presence.
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.
Countable when referring to specific instances or symptoms; uncountable when referring to the general process of appearing.