The difference between Multiplicity and Plurality

When used as nouns, multiplicity means the state of being made of multiple diverse elements, whereas plurality means the state of being plural.


check bellow for the other definitions of Multiplicity and Plurality

  1. Multiplicity as a noun:

    The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.

  2. Multiplicity as a noun (mathematics):

    The number of values for which a given condition holds.

  3. Multiplicity as a noun:

    A large indeterminate number.

  4. Multiplicity as a noun (software engineering, UML):

    The number of instances that can occur on a given end of a relationship, including 0..1, 1, 0..* or *, and 1..*.

  1. Plurality as a noun (uncountable):

    The state of being plural.

  2. Plurality as a noun (ecclesiastical):

    The holding of multiple benefices.

  3. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    A state of being numerous.

  4. Plurality as a noun (countable):

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

  5. Plurality as a 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.

  6. Plurality as a noun (countable):

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

  7. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    A group of many entities: a large number.

    Examples:

    "A plurality of ideas were put forth at the meeting, most of which were rejected out of hand."

  8. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    A group composed of more than one entity.

  9. Plurality as a noun (of spouses):

    Polygamy.

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