manifestation (n.)

  1. a clear appearance; a manifestation of great emotion'

  2. a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing; a manifestation of disease'

  3. an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit)

    [ Syn: materialization , materialisation ]

  4. expression without words; tears are an expression of grief; the pulse is a reflection of the hearts condition

    [ Syn: expression , reflection , reflexion ]

  5. a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature); there were violent demonstrations against the war

    [ Syn: demonstration ]

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