plurality
plu
plɜ
plē
ra
ˈræ
li
li
ty
ti
ti
British pronunciation
/plɔːɹˈælɪti/

Definition & Meaning of "plurality"in English

Plurality
01

(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)

02

a large number of something

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Examples
The plurality of options available made it hard for her to decide.
The plurality of stars in the night sky has always fascinated astronomers.
03

the state or condition of being more than one

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Examples
In language studies, students explore the plurality of certain nouns.
His book addresses the plurality of cultural identities within a society.
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