Many-sided

Many-sided
Many-sided Ma"ny-sid`ed, a. 1. Having many sides; -- said of figures. Hence, presenting many questions or subjects for consideration; as, a many-sided topic. [1913 Webster]

2. Interested in, and having an aptitude for, many unlike pursuits or objects of attention; versatile. [1913 Webster] -- {Ma"ny-sid`ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]


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  • many-sided — many sidedness, n. /men ee suy did/, adj. 1. having many sides. 2. having many aspects: a many sided question. 3. having many interests, qualities, accomplishments, etc.; versatile: The typical person of the Renaissance was many sided. [1650 60]… …   Universalium

  • many-sided — adj consisting of many different qualities or features ▪ a complex many sided personality …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • many-sided — [men′ē sīd΄id] adj. 1. having many sides or aspects 2. having many possibilities, qualities, interests, or accomplishments many sidedness n …   English World dictionary

  • many-sided — *versatile, all around …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • many-sided — adjective 1. having many parts or sides • Syn: ↑multilateral • Ant: ↑unilateral (for: ↑multilateral) • Similar to: ↑bilateral, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • many-sided — man′y sid′ed adj. 1) having many sides or aspects: a many sided question[/ex] 2) having many interests or talents; versatile: a many sided person[/ex] • Etymology: 1650–60 man′y sid′ed•ness, n …   From formal English to slang

  • many-sided — /ˈmɛni saɪdəd/ (say menee suyduhd) adjective 1. having many sides. 2. having many aspects, capabilities, etc.: *Though the truth is often many sided, and difficult to see from every angle. –patrick white, 1976. –many sidedness, noun …  

  • many sided — Synonyms and related words: able to adapt, adaptable, adjustable, all around, alterable, alterative, amalgamated, ambidextrous, ambiguous, ambivalent, amphibious, bifacial, bilateral, blended, changeable, checkered, combined, complex, composite,… …   Moby Thesaurus

  • many-sided — adjective Date: 1570 1. having many sides or aspects 2. having many interests or aptitudes • many sidedness noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • many-sided — adjective a) Having many sides; polygonal b) Having many aspects …   Wiktionary

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