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plurality

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plu·ral·i·ty  (pl-rl-t)
n. pl. plu·ral·i·ties
1. The state or fact of being plural.
2. A large number or amount; a multitude.
3. Ecclesiastical
a. Pluralism.
b. The offices or benefices held by a pluralist.
4.
a. In a contest of more than two choices, the number of votes cast for the winning choice if this number is not more than one half of the total votes cast.
b. The number by which the vote of the winning choice in such a contest exceeds that of the closest opponent.
5. The larger or greater part.
plurality
Noun
pl -ties
1. the state of being plural
2. Maths a number greater than one
3. a large number
4. a majority
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.plurality - the state of being plural; "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"
state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state"
2.pluralityplurality - a large indefinite number; "a battalion of ants"; "a multitude of TV antennas"; "a plurality of religions"
large number, multitude, pack, battalion
large indefinite amount, large indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is above the average in size or magnitude
3.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)
relative majority
election - a vote to select the winner of a position or political office; "the results of the election will be announced tonight"
relative quantity - a quantity relative to some purpose
plurality
noun multiplicity, variety, diversity, profusion, numerousness


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