The state of being plural; the fact or condition of denoting, comprising, or consisting of more than one; (also) an instance of this. Also: the fact…

The quality or condition of being multiplex or manifold; manifold variety.

The condition of consisting of more than one; plurality.

Philosophy. A multitude, plurality. Opposed to one.

In extended use: the fact or condition of there being more than one; something composed of several parts or pieces. Now rare.

The quality or condition of being multiple, or of consisting of many parts; manifoldness.

Used like manifold, adv., but with the implication of not very many.