plurality

Noun
  1. The state of being plural (synset 114593425)
    "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"
    is a type of: state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes
  2. A large indefinite number (synset 113797293)
    "a battalion of ants"; "a multitude of TV antennas"; "a plurality of religions"
    is a type of: large indefinite amount, large indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is above the average in size or magnitude
    same as: battalion, large number, multitude, pack
  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) (synset 113602421)
    referred to in: election - a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
    is a type of: relative quantity - a quantity relative to some purpose
    same as: relative majority

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