释义 |
Noun: plurality plû'ralitee- 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" - A large indefinite number
"a plurality of religions" - battalion, large number, multitude, pack - (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
Derived forms: pluralities See also: plural Type of: large indefinite amount, large indefinite quantity, relative quantity, state Encyclopedia: Plurality |