noun
plurality
Plurality (noun) means the state of being plural.
noun
1
The state of being plural.
2
The holding of multiple benefices.
3
A state of being numerous.
4
A number or part of a whole which is greater than any other number or part, but not necessarily a majority.
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Etymology
From plural + -ity, from Middle English pluralite, from Old French pluralité (“multitude, state of being plural”), from Latin plūrālitās.
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What is the meaning of plurality?
"plurality" (noun) means the state of being plural.
What are the different meanings of plurality?
"plurality" has 3 main meanings: 1. The state of being plural; 2. The holding of multiple benefices; 3. A state of being numerous.