What is "plurality" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does plurality mean in English? Meaning of plurality definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "plurality" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "plurality": the state of being plural

Noun

  • Meaning: the state of being plural
  • Example: to mark plurality, one language may add an extra syllable to the word whereas another may simply change the vowel in the existing final syllable
  • Synonyms: plurality
  • Hypernyms: state
  • Meaning of "plurality": a large indefinite number

    Noun

  • Meaning: a large indefinite number
  • Example: a battalion of ants a multitude of TV antennas a plurality of religions
  • Synonyms: battalion large number multitude pack plurality
  • Hypernyms: large indefinite amount large indefinite quantity
  • Meaning of "plurality": (in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes)

    Noun

  • Meaning: (in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes)
  • Synonyms: plurality relative majority
  • Hypernyms: relative quantity
  • Synonyms:

    profusion, preponderance, advantage, lead, variety, multiplicity, bulk, majority, mass, most, numerousness, greater part, nearly all,

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