Also means
diverse
Usage Note
vielfältig means manifold or of many kinds, from viel plus -faeltig (fold). It stresses variety in quantity rather than mere number: vielfaeltige Moeglichkeiten. The noun is Vielfalt.
Examples
"Die Aufgaben sind zahlreich und vielfältig."
Natural Translation
The tasks are numerous and varied.
Literal Translation
The tasks are numerous and varied.

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