plurality — the state of being plural; a large number of people or things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being plural; a large number of people or things
Pronunciation (IPA): /pluˈræl.ə.ti/
Example Sentences
- The pizza restaurant failed because of a plurality of toppings - customers couldn't decide between 47 different options!
- Democracy thrives on the plurality of voices in society.
- In the election, no candidate received a majority, but Kim won with a plurality of 35%.
plurality
NOUN[/pluˈræl.ə.ti/]
the state of being plural; a large number of people or things
The mayor won by a plurality, getting more votes than any other candidate.
Plurality shapes our reality into totality!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin pluralis, meaning 'of or relating to more than one,' which stems from the root plus, meaning 'more.' The word entered English to express the concept of multiplicity or the state of being plural.
Breakdown
plural (more than one, from Latin pluralis) + -ity (suffix denoting state or condition). The -ity suffix transforms the adjective into a noun expressing the abstract quality of plurality.
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📝Examples
“The pizza restaurant failed because of a plurality of toppings - customers couldn't decide between 47 different options!”
“Democracy thrives on the plurality of voices in society.”
“In the election, no candidate received a majority, but Kim won with a plurality of 35%.”
“The professor encouraged a plurality of interpretations of the literary work.”
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