[mass noun]the fact or state of being plural
复数;复数形式
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some languages add an extra syllable to mark plurality .有些语言以附加音节来标记复数。
[in sing.]a large number of people or things
多种,众多,诸多(人或物)
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a plurality of critical approaches .多种批评方式。
〈美〉 (选举中的)相对多数(票)。
the number by which this exceeds the number of votes cast for the candidate placed second
高出第二名得票数的票数。
〈主史〉 同<Bold>PLURALISM</Bold>(义项2)。
"late Middle English: from Old French