둘 이상의 수로 이루어진 상태나 성질.
The state or condition of being more than one in number.
예문:
"In many languages, a specific suffix is added to a noun to indicate plurality."
"The philosopher discussed the plurality of existence in his latest treatise."
수많은 사람이나 사물의 큰 무리 또는 다양한 종류.
A large number or wide variety of different people or things.
예문:
"The committee considered a plurality of viewpoints before reaching a final decision."
"Modern society is defined by a plurality of cultural and religious traditions."
과반수에는 못 미치나 다른 후보들보다 더 많이 얻은 득표수.
The number of votes cast for a candidate who receives more than any other but does not receive an absolute majority.
예문:
"He won the election with a plurality of 40 percent in a field of four candidates."
"Without a clear majority, the party relied on its plurality to lead the coalition."
당선자의 득표수와 차점자의 득표수 사이의 차이.
The number by which the winning candidate's votes exceed the number of votes for the runner-up.
예문:
"The governor was re-elected by a comfortable plurality of over fifty thousand votes."
"The narrow plurality led the losing side to demand a manual recount of the ballots."
한 사람이 동시에 둘 이상의 성직이나 성직록을 보유하는 일.
The practice of holding more than one ecclesiastical office or benefice at the same time.
예문:
"The reform movement sought to abolish the abuse of plurality within the church hierarchy."
"Plurality allowed wealthy clerics to collect incomes from multiple parishes simultaneously."