manifold

US /ˈmæn.ə.foʊld/
UK /ˈmæn.ə.foʊld/
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many and various

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The reasons for the decline are manifold.
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He faced manifold challenges in his new role.
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numerousdiversevariedmultiplemultifarious
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a pipe or chamber branching into several openings

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The exhaust manifold collects gases from the engine cylinders.
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An intake manifold distributes the air-fuel mixture to each cylinder.