manifest
UK: ˈmæn.ɪ.fest | US: ˈmæn.ə.fest
adj. clear or obvious to the eye or mind
vt. to show or demonstrate plainly
n. a list of cargo or passengers on a ship or aircraft
manifest = mani<hand> + fest<struck>
- mani (from Latin manus, meaning "hand")
- fest (from Latin festus, originally meaning "struck," later associated with "fixed" or "firm")
Etymology Origin:
The word "manifest" traces back to Latin manifestus, meaning "caught in the act" or "plainly revealed." It combines manus (hand) and festus (struck), metaphorically implying something "grasped by hand" or "made evident." Over time, it evolved to describe anything clearly visible or easily understood, retaining its core idea of tangible clarity.
The tension between them was manifest in their silence.
The artist sought to manifest her emotions through bold brushstrokes.
The ship’s manifest listed 200 passengers and 50 crew members.
His guilt became manifest when he avoided eye contact.
The policy’s flaws were manifest after the first year of implementation.