plurality

noun

1. the state of being plural

   noun.state

   Examples

   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.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. a large indefinite number

   noun.quantity

   Examples

   A plurality of religions.

   Synonyms battalion large number multitude myriad pack

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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)

   noun.quantity

   Synonyms relative majority

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. The state of being plural, or consisting of more than one; a number consisting of two or more of the same kind; as, a <i>plurality</i> of worlds; the <i>plurality</i> of a verb.

   noun

   Source: webster1913