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multiplicityThe quality or state of having many different aspects, elements, or individual components. A large number or variety of something.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The quality or state of having many different aspects, elements, or individual components. A large number or variety of something.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmʌltəˈplɪsəti/

Korean meaning: 다양성, 다수성

Korean pronunciation: 멀-터-플리-시-티 (강세: 플리)

Example Sentences

  • The professor was overwhelmed by the multiplicity of excuses students gave for missing the exam.
  • The smartphone's success lies in its multiplicity of functions beyond just making calls.
  • She struggled with the multiplicity of her responsibilities as a working mother.

multiplicity

NOUN

//ˌmʌltəˈplɪsəti//

The quality or state of having many different aspects, elements, or individual components. A large number or variety of something.

multiplicity concept
💡 Concept

The quality or state of having many different aspects, elements, or individual components. A large number or variety of something.

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multiplicity rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From multiplicity comes simplicity and authenticity!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌmʌltəˈplɪsəti/

🌳Etymology

Rootmultiplic
Suffix--ity

Origin

From Latin 'multiplicitas,' derived from 'multiplex' meaning 'having many folds or layers.' The word entered English through academic contexts in mathematics and philosophy to describe the concept of being multiple or manifold.

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🎵Rhyme

complexityduplicitycomplicity

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The professor was overwhelmed by the multiplicity of excuses students gave for missing the exam.

The smartphone's success lies in its multiplicity of functions beyond just making calls.

She struggled with the multiplicity of her responsibilities as a working mother.

😄 Fun example

The multiplicity of pizza toppings at the buffet made him want to try everything at once.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

diversityvarietypluralityabundancecomplexity

Antonyms

simplicityuniformity