请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 plurality
释义 Noun: plurality  plû'ralitee
  1. 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" 
  2. A large indefinite number
    "a plurality of religions"
    - battalion, large number, multitude, pack 
  3. (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

随便看

 

英语词典包含157790条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/21 18:33:55