- Today's Word
Multifarious
mul-tuh-FAIR-ee-uhs
Definition
- (adjective) Having great variety or diversity; numerous and varied.
Example
The multifarious talents of the artist ranged from painting to composing music and designing sculptures.
Fun Fact
“Multifarious” stems from the Latin multifarius, meaning “having many parts.” It has been used in English since the 17th century to emphasize variety and richness. The term is often employed to highlight the complexity of ideas, cultures, or individual abilities.
(adjective) Holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; extremely persistent.
Despite repeated setbacks, her pertinacious pursuit of the project impressed everyone on the team.
From Latin pertinax, meaning “very tenacious” or “holding fast.”