Manifestation
Pronunciation : Man`i*fes*ta"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. manifestatio: cf. F. manifestation.]
Definition : Defn: The act of manifesting or disclosing, or the state of being manifested; discovery to the eye or to the understanding; also, that which manifests; exhibition; display; revelation; as, the manifestation of God's power in creation. The secret manner in which acts of mercy ought to be performed, requires this public manifestation of them at the great day. Atterbury.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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