Many-sidedness

Many-sidedness
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-sidedness — man·y sid·ed·ness || ‚menɪ‚saɪdɪdnɪs richness, state of being varied, state of having many facets …   English contemporary dictionary

  • 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 — [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 — adj. & n. adj. (more; most) great in number; numerous (many times; many people; many a person; his reasons were many). n. (as pl.) 1 a large number (many like skiing; many went). 2 (prec. by the) the multitude of esp. working people. Phrases and… …   Useful english dictionary

  • 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 …  

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