manifestation — a clear appearance or display of something; an event or action that shows something exists or is true
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a clear appearance or display of something; an event or action that shows something exists or is true
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmænɪfəˈsteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His sudden craving for ice cream at 3 AM was a manifestation of exam stress.
- The rash was a manifestation of an allergic reaction to the new detergent.
- Her constant cleaning was a manifestation of her anxiety about the upcoming visit from her mother-in-law.
manifestation
NOUN[/ˌmænɪfəˈsteɪʃən/]
a clear appearance or display of something; an event or action that shows something exists or is true
Her bright smile was a clear manifestation of her hidden joy.
Her confident walk was a manifestation of her determination. (🙈 Hidden + 👁️ Visible → Manifestation = the visible expression of something once hidden.)
Her manifestation of a bold idea during the presentation led to a joyful celebration.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'manifestus' meaning 'obvious' or 'evident', derived from 'manus' (hand) and 'festus' (struck), literally meaning 'struck by hand' or 'palpable'. The suffix '-ation' was added to form the noun.
Breakdown
manifest (from Latin manifestus, obvious) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or result) = manifestation
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His sudden craving for ice cream at 3 AM was a manifestation of exam stress.”
“The rash was a manifestation of an allergic reaction to the new detergent.”
“Her constant cleaning was a manifestation of her anxiety about the upcoming visit from her mother-in-law.”
“The protest was a manifestation of public dissatisfaction with government policies.”
“His collection of 500 rubber ducks was a quirky manifestation of his childhood nostalgia.”
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