multifarious
/,mʌlti'feəriəs/
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Definition
Adjective: - Having great variety; diverse and many-sided: Describes something that consists of, includes, or involves many different elements, types, or aspects.
Usage
The adjective "multifarious" is used to emphasize the extensive variety or diversity within a single entity, group, or situation. It often carries a formal or literary tone.
Examples
- The company's multifarious operations span across three continents.
- She has multifarious talents, ranging from painting to software engineering.
- Managing the multifarious demands of the project was a significant challenge.
Advanced Usage
- "the multifarious nature of something": Used to formally describe the inherently diverse character of a subject.
- The report explores the multifarious nature of urban poverty.
- "multifarious activities/interests": A common collocation highlighting a wide range of engagements.
- His retirement was filled with multifarious activities that kept him busy.
Variants and Related Words
- Multifariously (adverb): In a multifarious manner.
- The ecosystem is multifariously interconnected.
- Multifariousness (noun): The state or quality of being multifarious.
- The multifariousness of her career is impressive.
Synonyms
- Diverse: Showing a great deal of variety.
- Manifold: Many and various.
- Multifaceted: Having many facets or aspects.
- Varied: Incorporating a number of different types or elements.
- Heterogeneous: Diverse in character or content.
Antonyms
- Uniform: Not changing in form or character; the same throughout.
- Homogeneous: Of the same kind; alike.
- Simple: Plain or uncomplicated in form, structure, or design.
Adjective
- having many aspects
- a many-sided subject
- a multifaceted undertaking
- multifarious interests
- the multifarious noise of a great city
- a miscellaneous crowd