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 quantity
2 : pluralism 1; also : a benefice held by pluralism
3 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