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Multifarious: meaning, example and synonyms

Multifariousadj. Having great variety; made up of many different kinds of parts or elements.

Flashcard for Multifarious (adjective): having great variety; made up of many different kinds of parts or elements. Example: The ecologist catalogued the reef's multifarious inhabitants, from microscopic plankton to slow-moving sea turtles, each occupying a distinct niche. Synonyms: diverse, varied, manifold, assorted. Antonyms: uniform, homogeneous, limited, single. Memory tip: multi (many) + farious (-fold): many-fold, of every kind. Illustration: a vibrant coral reef teeming with fish of many different shapes, sizes and colors, sea turtles, starfish and anemones, with a diver observing.

Example

The ecologist catalogued the reef's multifarious inhabitants, from microscopic plankton to slow-moving sea turtles, each occupying a distinct niche.

Part of speech
adjective
Synonyms
diverse, varied, manifold, assorted
Antonyms
uniform, homogeneous, limited, single
Memory tip
multi (many) + farious (-fold): many-fold, of every kind.

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The museum's ______ collection ranges from ancient pottery and medieval armor to contemporary video installations, offering something for nearly every taste.

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