1. the state of being plural - to mark plurality, one language may add an extra syllable to the word whereas another may simply change the vowel in the existing final syllable • Derivationally related forms: plural • Hypernyms: state 2. a large indefinite number - a battalion of ants - a multitude of TV antennas - a plurality of religions • Syn: battalion, large number, multitude, pack • Derivationally related forms: multitudinous (for: multitude) • Hypernyms: large indefinite quantity, large indefinite amount 3.(in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes) • Syn: relative majority • Topics: election • Hypernyms: relative quantity
