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plurality in Finnish

plurality in Finnish is monikollisuus, moninaisuus, useamman kirkkoherranviran pitäminen — plurality means the fact or condition of being more than one; being plural.

plurality in Finnish

monikollisuus
noun
(uncountable) The state of being plural.
moninaisuus
noun
(uncountable) The state of being plural.
useamman kirkkoherranviran pitäminen
noun
(ecclesiastical) The holding of multiple benefices.
lukuisuus
noun
(countable) 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.
runsaus
noun
(countable) 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.
suhteellinen enemmistö
noun
(countable) 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.
ääniero
noun
(countable) 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.
joukko
noun
(countable) A group of many entities: a large number.
kasa
noun
(countable) A group of many entities: a large number.
liuta
noun
(countable) A group of many entities: a large number.
moninaisuus
noun
(countable) A group composed of more than one entity.
monipersoonallisuus
noun
(psychology) Synonym of multiplicity (“the condition whereby a person displays or experiences multiple distinct personalities or selves in one body”).

What does "plurality" mean?

  1. noun The fact or condition of being more than one; being plural.
    "Nominal plurality in Basque is originally exclusively marked on definite determiners and not on nouns."
  2. noun (law) The holding of more than one church position, or benefice, at the same time.
  3. noun The condition of existing in large numbers.
  4. noun The largest share of something, even when it is less than half of the total.
    "A plurality of respondents said Republicans were more to blame than Clinton in every single poll. Between 43% and 51% blamed Republicans and between 25% and 34% blamed Clinton, depending on the poll."
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plurality in a sentence

  • Nominal plurality in Basque is originally exclusively marked on definite determiners and not on nouns.
  • A plurality of respondents said Republicans were more to blame than Clinton in every single poll. Between 43% and 51% blamed Republicans and between 25% and 34% blamed Clinton, depending on the poll.
  • It could also radicalize American politics and lead to presidents who are elected with very small pluralities, or who failed to qualify for the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.”

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What is "plurality" in Finnish?
"plurality" in Finnish is monikollisuus, moninaisuus, useamman kirkkoherranviran pitäminen. plurality means: The fact or condition of being more than one; being plural.
Are there other ways to say "plurality" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 11 translations listed for "plurality": monikollisuus, moninaisuus, useamman kirkkoherranviran pitäminen, lukuisuus, runsaus, suhteellinen enemmistö.
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