plurality

[plʊəˈrælɪti]

plurality Definition

  • 1the fact of being plural or numerous
  • 2the number of votes cast for a candidate who receives more than any other but does not receive an absolute majority

Using plurality: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plurality" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The plurality of opinions on the matter made it difficult to reach a decision.

  • Example

    The candidate won the election with a plurality of votes.

  • Example

    The company has a plurality of products in its portfolio.

plurality Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for plurality

Phrases with plurality

  • in law, a written opinion by a minority of judges in a court case that disagrees with the decision reached by the majority

    Example

    The Supreme Court's decision was split, with a plurality opinion and two dissenting opinions.

  • an electoral system in which the candidate with the most votes wins, regardless of whether they have an absolute majority

    Example

    The United States uses a plurality system for presidential elections.

  • a philosophical concept that suggests there may be multiple inhabited planets or universes

    Example

    The idea of a plurality of worlds has been explored in science fiction for decades.

Origins of plurality

from Latin 'pluritas', meaning 'a greater number'

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Summary: plurality in Brief

Plurality [plʊəˈrælɪti] refers to being plural or numerous, as well as the number of votes cast for a candidate who receives more than any other but does not receive an absolute majority. It can describe a wide range of contexts, from opinions to products, and is often used in legal and political settings. Examples include 'The candidate won the election with a plurality of votes' and 'The company has a plurality of products in its portfolio.'