Word
multiplicity
Phoneticsmul·ti·plic·i·ty
US/ˌməɫtəˈpɫɪsɪti/
UK/mˌʌltɪplˈɪsɪti/
Definition
n. a large number of different things or people. It describes a situation where there are many different types or varieties of something.
n. the quality of being numerous or diverse in kind. Often used in academic contexts to describe a wide range of options, perspectives, or data points.
Examples
“The multiplicity of choices in the store can be overwhelming.”
“The researcher was struck by the multiplicity of responses to the survey, which suggested a wide range of opinions within the community.”
“In a globalized economy, the multiplicity of cultural influences often leads to the creation of hybrid identities that transcend traditional national boundaries.”
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simple
“The multiplicity of choices in the store can be overwhelming.”
contextual
“The researcher was struck by the multiplicity of responses to the survey, which suggested a wide range of opinions within the community.”
complex
“In a globalized economy, the multiplicity of cultural influences often leads to the creation of hybrid identities that transcend traditional national boundaries.”
Etymology
From Latin multiplicitas.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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