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'

a large indefinite number; a battalion of ants; a multitude of TV antennas; a plurality of religions

[ Syn: battalion , large number , multitude , pack ]

(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 ]