plurality | | |
n. (state) | 1. plurality | the state of being plural.; "to mark plurality, one language may add an extra syllable to the word whereas another may simply change the vowel in the existing final syllable" |
| ~ state | the way something is with respect to its main attributes.; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state" |
n. (quantity) | 2. battalion, large number, multitude, pack, plurality | a large indefinite number.; "a battalion of ants"; "a multitude of TV antennas"; "a plurality of religions" |
| ~ large indefinite amount, large indefinite quantity | an indefinite quantity that is above the average in size or magnitude. |
n. (quantity) | 3. plurality, relative majority | (in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes). |
| ~ election | a vote to select the winner of a position or political office.; "the results of the election will be announced tonight" |
| ~ relative quantity | a quantity relative to some purpose. |
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