multifarious
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “multifarious” mean?
adjective.many and of various types.
SAT Usage
this term is often found in passages discussing diversity, complexity, or richness in various contexts, such as ecosystems, cultures, or ideas. It emphasizes the abundance and variety of elements involved, distinguishing it from similar words like "varied," which may not convey the same depth of multiplicity and richness.
Common Confusions
Multifarious implies a rich and abundant variety of different elements, while varied usually suggests a simple assortment without the same depth or complexity.
Do not choose multifarious if the context emphasizes sameness or uniformity rather than many and of various types.
Example Sentences
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The agency handles multifarious tasks from research to fundraising.
Word Parts: How to Remember “multifarious”
Break “multifarious” into its parts: multi- (many). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.
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Prefix:
multi-many (Latin)