4syllables
plurality
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Definitions ofplurality
1noun
- 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.
Example: "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.
- (of spouses) Polygamy.
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