1. (

• manifestation

) a clear appearance; "a manifestation of great emotion" ;

2. (

• manifestation

) a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing; "a manifestation of disease" ;

3. (

• materialization ,
• materialisation ,
• manifestation ,

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

4. (

• expression ,
• manifestation ,
• reflection ,
• reflexion ,

) expression without words; "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition" ;

5. (

• demonstration ,
• manifestation

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