manifest
UK[ˈmæn.ɪ.fest]US[ˈmæn.ə.fest]
adj
Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
v
To show something clearly, through signs or actions.
n
A list of passengers or cargo on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Morpheme Breakdown
mani
fest
mani
hand
fest
struck
Etymology
The word "manifest" originates from Latin manifestus, meaning "caught in the act, palpable, evident." This adjective is thought to derive from manus ("hand") and -festus (an element found in infestus, related to striking). The literal sense is of something "struck by hand," hence tangible, palpable, or readily apprehended. This concrete notion of being physically graspable evolved into the abstract meanings of being clearly visible or obvious to the mind. The verb and noun meanings developed later from this core idea of clear display, with the list (noun) being a document that makes cargo or passengers plainly known.
Analysis
Structure: mani (hand) + fest (struck)
- mani: From Latin manus, meaning "hand".
- fest: From Latin -festus, as in infestus, related to the past participle of fendere (to strike).
Examples
The tension in the room was manifest to everyone present.
She did not manifest any signs of anxiety before her speech.
The ship's captain checked the manifest before departure.