Manifest

Definition

Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Adjective
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmænɪˌfɛst/
• Respelling: MAN-ih-fest (with "MAN" as in "man," "ih" as in "sit," and "fest" as in "fest")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmænɪˌfɛst/
• Respelling: MAN-ih-fest (with "MAN" as in "man," "ih" as in "sit," and "fest" as in "fest")

In both dialects, "manifest" places the primary stress on the first syllable, "MAN." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "MAN-ih-fest."

Etymology

Derived from the Latin "manifestus", which means "caught in the act, red-handed", or "obvious". It is related to the verb "manus" meaning "hand" and "infestus" meaning "hostile".

Derivatives

• Manifestation
• Manifestly
• Manifestable
• Manifesting
• Unmanifest

Synonyms

• Evident
• Obvious
• Apparent

Antonyms

• Obscure
• Hidden
• Concealed

Usage

Manifest is often used to describe something that is easily perceived by the senses or mind. In a formal context, it can refer to an official list or inventory, such as a ship's cargo manifest.

Related Terms

• Reveal
• Exhibit
• Demonstrate
• Show
• Display

Detailed Definition

Adjective

• Clear or obvious to the understanding or eye.
• Example: Her happiness was manifest when she saw the surprise gift.

• Evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived.
• Example: The effects of the drought were manifest in the withered crops.

Verb

• To show or demonstrate plainly; reveal.
• Example: She manifested her displeasure with a frown.

• To record in a ship's manifest.
• Example: All the cargo was manifested properly.

Noun

• A list of the cargo or passengers carried on an aircraft or ship.
• Example: The ship's captain presented the manifest to the harbor authority.