noun
manifestation
ma-nih-feh-STAY-shuhn
noun
1
A visible sign or expression of something that is otherwise abstract or hidden.
"The rash was an early manifestation of the allergic reaction."
"His generosity was a manifestation of the values his parents taught him."
2
A public demonstration or protest.
"Thousands joined the manifestation outside parliament."
How to Use Manifestation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA visible sign that something is happening, or, in some contexts, a public protest.
Common pairings
a manifestation of
physical manifestation
Word Forms
manifestations plural
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Etymology
From Late Latin manifestatio, built from manifest- plus -ation.