plurality Meaning & Definition
/plʊˈɹæləti/
What Does Plurality Mean?
Plurality is used as a noun meaning The state of being plural. It can also mean The holding of multiple benefices.
Plurality at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /plʊˈɹæləti/ |
| Synonyms | relative majority |
| Antonyms | singularity |
| Plural | pluralities |
Plurality Definition (Noun)
- The state of being plural.
- The holding of multiple benefices.
- A state of being numerous.
- A number or part of a whole which is greater than any other number or part, but not necessarily a majority.
- A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.
- A margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes.
- A group of many entities: a large number.
A plurality of ideas were put forth at the meeting, most of which were rejected out of hand.
- A group composed of more than one entity.
- Polygamy.
- Synonym of multiplicity (“the condition whereby a person displays or experiences multiple distinct personalities or selves in one body”).
Synonyms of Plurality
Plurality synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Plurality
Plurality in a Sentence
A plurality of ideas were put forth at the meeting, most of which were rejected out of hand.
Word Forms & Grammar
plurality (countable and uncountable, plural pluralities)
Words That Rhyme With Plurality
Origin of Plurality
From plural + -ity, from Middle English pluralite, from Old French pluralité (“multitude, state of being plural”), from Latin plūrālitās.
Quick Answers About Plurality
What part of speech is plurality?
Plurality is a noun.
What is another word for plurality?
Close synonyms of plurality are relative majority. See the full list of plurality synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of plurality?
The opposite of plurality is singularity.
What is the plural of plurality?
The plural of plurality is pluralities.