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Manifestation vs Portent - What's the difference?

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Manifestation is a related term of portent.


As nouns the difference between manifestation and portent

is that manifestation is the act or process of becoming manifest while portent is something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.

manifestation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act or process of becoming manifest.
    • The last known manifestation of the ghost was over ten years ago.
  • The embodiment of an intangible, or variable thing.
    • This particular manifestation resembled a young girl crying.
  • (medical) The symptoms or observable conditions which are seen as a result of some disease.
  • A pattern or logo on a sheet of glass, as decoration and/or to prevent people from accidentally walking in to it.

    • portent

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
  • A portending; significance; as, a howl of dire portent.
  • Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.

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    Related terms

    * portend * portentous