'multifarious' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'multifarius,' where 'multi-' meant 'many' and 'farius' meant 'parts or aspects.'

'multifarius' transformed into the Late Latin word 'multifarius,' and eventually became the modern English word 'multifarious' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'having many parts or aspects,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.