pluralities

/P L ER0 AE1 L IH0 T IY0 Z/
noun
  1. 1

    The state of being plural.

  2. 2

    The holding of multiple benefices.

  3. 3

    A state of being numerous.

  4. 4

    A number or part of a whole which is greater than any other number or part, but not necessarily a majority.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    A margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes.

  7. 7

    A group of many entities: a large number.

    โ€œA plurality of ideas were put forth at the meeting, most of which were rejected out of hand.โ€

  8. 8

    A group composed of more than one entity.

  9. 9

    (of spouses) Polygamy.

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