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plurality.

The state of being plural.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/plʊˈɹæləti//plʊˈɹælɪti/
  1. The state of being plural.

    uncountable
  2. The holding of multiple benefices.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A state of being numerous.

    countable
  4. A number or part of a whole which is greater than any other number or part, but not necessarily a majority.

    countable
  5. A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.

    countable
  6. A margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes.

    countable
  7. A group of many entities: a large number.

    countable
    A plurality of ideas were put forth at the meeting, most of which were rejected out of hand.
  8. A group composed of more than one entity.

    countable
  9. Polygamy.

    countable · uncountable
  10. Synonym of multiplicity (“the condition whereby a person displays or experiences multiple distinct personalities or selves in one body”).

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From plural + -ity, from Middle English pluralite, from Old French pluralité (“multitude, state of being plural”), from Latin plūrālitās.

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