multiplicity

noun

ˌməl-tə-ˈpli-sə-tē How to pronounce multiplicity (audio)
Definition of multiplicitynext
1
as in loads
a considerable amount a multiplicity of suggestions for turning the company around

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2
as in diversity
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types Shakespeare's works seem to encompass the full multiplicity of human experience

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Recent Examples of multiplicity For example, the theme of superposition—put very simply, the idea that characters exist in a number of potential states simultaneously, some of them mutually exclusive, and this ambiguity or multiplicity doesn’t get resolved until some point in the future. — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026 For a while, this multiplicity [of notations] just becomes how logic works. — John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026 The linocut medium itself performs this temporal multiplicity. — Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026 These are complex laws that aim to achieve a multiplicity of goals. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiplicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplicity
  1. loads
  2. diversity
  3. ton
  4. variety
  5. dozen
  6. slew
  7. quantity
  8. wealth
Noun
  • The weight is adjustable, allowing experienced CrossFit athletes and fitness newcomers to ruck together while carrying different loads.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Today, there are loads of fancier, stronger knots that have become common in fishing.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of loads
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  • It is particularly aimed at improving diversity in the sector through targeting young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, female and non-binary individuals and those from ethnic minorities.
    — Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • But African populations carry more diverse segments and some that are distinct, a consequence of some of the diversity that was lost when only a fraction of the total population expanded into Eurasia.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of diversity
Noun
  • Other air styler round brushes leave my fine hair looking more wind-swept than blown-out, with a ton of fly-aways.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
  • The government estimates that up to 9,000 tons reach its Caribbean coastline on the worst days.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of ton
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  • Lionfish supplanted indigenous stocks like the red mullet to the dismay of fishers, who have seen local varieties popular with customers greatly diminish.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • But the Idaho Statesman covered a wide variety of other news.
    — Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • With more than a dozen reviews already, the restaurant has earned a perfect 5-star rating on Google.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • More than two dozen police officers were also wounded in the attack.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of dozen
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  • That’s resulted in a slew of new restaurants, shops, startup offices, residential lofts and other gathering spaces.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • The case might just come down to which city is willing to offer the best sweetheart deal for an arena and a slew of tax incentives for the Blazers to come.
    — Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of slew
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  • The quantity is appealing, but in the return from Atlanta, who is a true impact player/pitcher to help fill part of Skubal’s shoes?
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • The move is a massive upgrade over Baku’s existing and aging fleet of MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter jets and will likely give it the most powerful air force in the South Caucasus in terms of both quality and quantity.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of quantity
Noun
  • Court records show that in early 2022, Arbuckle managed a team of more than 20 and helped forecast loan demand across major sectors of the bank, including corporate, commercial, wealth management and small-business banking.
    — Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • The Full Moon might create confusion, tension or disputes between your wealth versus what somebody else claims or wants.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 July 2026
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