Plurality

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /plʊˈræləti/

Definitions of plurality

noun the state of being plural or numerous

Example Sentences

A1 A plurality of students preferred pizza for lunch.

A2 The team won the election with a plurality of votes.

B1 The company's success is due to a plurality of factors.

B2 There is a plurality of opinions on the best way to tackle climate change.

C1 The candidate won the election by a significant plurality.

C2 The artist's work explores the concept of plurality in modern society.

adjective relating to or consisting of a plurality

Example Sentences

A1 There are a plurality of colors in the rainbow.

A2 The park has a plurality of different types of flowers.

B1 The company offers a plurality of products to choose from.

B2 The study found a plurality of opinions on the topic.

C1 The artist's work reflects a plurality of influences.

C2 The political party aims to represent a plurality of voices in society.

Examples of plurality in a Sentence

formal The election results showed a clear plurality in favor of the incumbent candidate.

informal Most people voted for the same candidate, so they won by a lot.

slang The majority of folks went with that guy, so he's the winner.

figurative In a garden full of flowers, the rose stood out with its plurality of petals.

Grammatical Forms of plurality

past tense

pluralized

plural

pluralities

comparative

more plural

superlative

most plural

present tense

pluralize

future tense

will pluralize

perfect tense

have pluralized

continuous tense

is pluralizing

singular

plurality

positive degree

plural

infinitive

to pluralize

gerund

pluralizing

participle

pluralized

Origin and Evolution of plurality

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'plurality' originated from the Latin word 'plurālitās' meaning 'a greater number'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'plurality' has come to be used in various contexts to refer to a state of being plural or multiple, especially in terms of voting or opinions.