Word
manifestation
Meanings
a clear sign or evidence of a feeling, quality, or situation
a concrete example or form in which an idea or process appears in real life
Definition
A manifestation is a clear sign that something exists or is happening.
A manifestation is something you can observe that shows a feeling, quality, or situation is present. It often refers to how an idea or emotion becomes visible in actions, words, or events. In formal writing, it can also mean a concrete example or expression of something more general.
Examples
- Her sudden silence was a manifestation of how hurt she felt by the remark.
- The policy shift is a manifestation of the company’s new priorities.
- In the lab, the color change provided a manifestation of the reaction taking place.
- Their warm welcome was a manifestation of genuine respect for the visitors.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse manifestation (a sign or expression) with manifest (an adjective meaning obvious or a verb meaning show).
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