multifarious Meaning & Definition
What Does Multifarious Mean?
Multifarious is an adjective that means Having great diversity or variety; of various kinds; made up of many differing parts. It is also used to mean In which a party or a cause of action has been improperly or wrongfully joined together in the same suit, as in a misjoinder, perhaps as a result of a joinder of unrelated, distinct, independent parties or matters.
Multifarious at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌmʌltɪˈfɛəɹi.əs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | multifaceted, varied and many-sided |
| Comparative / superlative | more multifarious, most multifarious |
Multifarious Definition (Adjective)
- Having great diversity or variety; of various kinds; made up of many differing parts.
- In which a party or a cause of action has been improperly or wrongfully joined together in the same suit, as in a misjoinder, perhaps as a result of a joinder of unrelated, distinct, independent parties or matters.
Adjective
- Having great diversity or variety; of various kinds; made up of many differing parts; manifold.
- (of lawsuits) In which a party or a cause of action has been improperly or wrongfully joined together in the same suit, as in a misjoinder, perhaps as a result of a joinder of unrelated, distinct, independent parties or matters.
Synonyms of Multifarious
Multifarious synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
multifarious (comparative more multifarious, superlative most multifarious)
Origin of Multifarious
From Latin multifārius.
Pronouncing Multifarious
You say multifarious as /ˌmʌltɪˈfɛəɹi.əs/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (fɛəɹi).
Frequently Asked Questions About Multifarious
What part of speech is multifarious?
Multifarious is an adjective.
What is another word for multifarious?
Words with a similar meaning to multifarious include multifaceted, varied and many-sided. See the full list of multifarious synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of multifarious?
The comparative form is more multifarious and the superlative form is most multifarious.