Main Entry:

plu·ral·i·ty

Pronunciation:

\plu̇-ˈra-lə-tē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural plu·ral·i·ties

Date:

14th century

1 a: the state of being plural b: the state of being numerous c: a large number or quantity2: pluralism 1 ; also : a benefice held by pluralism3 a: a number greater than another b: an excess of votes over those cast for an opposing candidate c: a number of votes cast for a candidate in a contest of more than two candidates that is greater than the number cast for any other candidate but not more than half the total votes cast