pluralities

noun

1. 1

   The state of being plural.

2. 2

   The holding of multiple benefices.

3. 3

   A state of being numerous.

4. 4

   A number or part of a whole which is greater than any other number or part, but not necessarily a majority.

5. 5

   A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.

6. 6

   A margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes.

7. 7

   A group of many entities: a large number.

   “A plurality of ideas were put forth at the meeting, most of which were rejected out of hand.”

8. 8

   A group composed of more than one entity.

9. 9

   (of spouses) Polygamy.