What does Multiplicity mean?

Definitions for Multiplicity
ˌmʌl təˈplɪs ɪ timul·ti·plic·i·ty

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. multiplicitynoun

    the property of being multiple

  2. numerousness, numerosity, multiplicitynoun

    a large number

Wiktionary

  1. multiplicitynoun

    the state of being made of multiple diverse elements

  2. multiplicitynoun

    the number of values for which a given condition holds

  3. multiplicitynoun

    a large indeterminate number

  4. multiplicitynoun

    The number of instances that can occur on a given end of a relationship, including 0..1, 1, 0..* or *, and 1..*.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Multiplicitynoun

    Etymology: multiplicité, French.

    Had they discoursed rightly but upon this one principle, that God was a being infinitely perfect, they could never have asserted a multiplicity of gods: for, can one God include in him all perfection, and another God include in him all perfections too? Can there be any more than all? And if this all be in one, can it be also in another? Robert South, Sermons.

    Company, he thinks, lessens the shame of vice, by sharing it; and abates the torrent of a common odium, by deriving it into many channels; and therefore if he cannot wholly avoid the eye of the observer, he hopes to distract it at least by a multiplicity of the object. Robert South, Sermons.

    You equal John Donne in the variety, multiplicity, and choice of thoughts. John Dryden, Juvenal. Dedication to.

ChatGPT

  1. multiplicity

    Multiplicity, in a general sense, refers to the quality of having multiple, numerous or a variety of parts, layers, elements, aspects, instances or occurrences. It indicates the state or condition of being manifold or diverse. However, its specific definition can vary across different fields such as mathematics, physics, biology, computer science, etc.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Multiplicitynoun

    the quality of being multiple, manifold, or various; a state of being many; a multitude; as, a multiplicity of thoughts or objects

  2. Etymology: [Cf. F. multiplicit.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Multiplicity in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Multiplicity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Multiplicity in a Sentence

  1. Jon Robinson:

    I just talked to Julio an hour ago, and he’s fired up to get here and start working with his new guys, he gives us real multiplicity on offense. We’re high on [free-agent wideout]Josh Reynoldstoo, and imagine Julio,A.J. Brownand Josh Reynolds in the pattern, withDerrick Henryin the backfield. You pack the box for Derrick and, I mean, someone’s gonna be open for Ryan [Tannehill] to hit.

  2. Mayor Bowser:

    This multiplicity of forces can breed dangerous confusion, such as when helicopters are used in a war-like tactic to frighten and disperse peaceful protesters.

  3. Bernardine Evaristo:

    For people on the continent who don't necessarily have access to British society I would think a book like 'Girl, Woman, Other' would give them insights into the multiplicity of experiences that we have in the UK.

  4. Professor Thomas:

    That's part of it, as the world opens up culturally and economically, there are fewer certainties than there ever were before, and far more multiplicity. So people are trying to invent themselves, and make it permanent.

  5. Bill Bratton:

    Morale in the department at this time is low, there is no getting around that, and it’s low for a multiplicity of reasons.

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