manifestation

noun

man·​i·​fes·​ta·​tion ˌma-nə-fə-ˈstā-shən How to pronounce manifestation (audio)
-ˌfe-ˈstā-
1
a
: the act, process, or an instance of manifesting
demanded some manifestation of repentance
b(1)
: something that manifests or is manifest
(2)
: a perceptible, outward, or visible expression
external manifestations of gender
c
: one of the forms in which an individual is manifested
Hate in all its manifestations is wrong.
d
: an occult phenomenon
specifically : materialization
2
: a public demonstration of power and purpose
meetings, parades, and other such manifestationsH. M. Parshley

Examples of manifestation in a Sentence

a portrait of a mother and child that is regarded as the very manifestation of maternal love
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These stories are then used as a tool to vividly imagine living that dream life, thus reinforcing their manifestation practice. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Renaissance Hotel is housed inside the Victoria Theater Building, which is the rehabbed manifestation of the iconic Victoria Theater, which originally opened in 1917. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024 Clearly, more research needs to be done on gender differences in terms of the risks and manifestations of various diseases, as well as responses to treatments. Stacey Colino, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024 Hot flashes are another common manifestation of perimenopause. Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for manifestation 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of manifestation was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Manifestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manifestation. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

manifestation

noun
man·​i·​fes·​ta·​tion ˌman-ə-fə-ˈstā-shən How to pronounce manifestation (audio)
-ˌfes-ˈtā-
1
a
: the act or an instance of manifesting : expression
b
: something that manifests : evidence
2
: a public demonstration of power and purpose

Medical Definition

manifestation

noun
man·​i·​fes·​ta·​tion ˌman-ə-fə-ˈstā-shən, -ˌfes- How to pronounce manifestation (audio)
: a perceptible, outward, or visible expression (as of a disease or abnormal condition)
the manifestations of shock

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