multiplicity

noun
UK: /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/
US: /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

  1. The state of being multiple or having many different parts or elements.

    1. The multiplicity of colors made the painting vibrant.
    2. The city showcases a multiplicity of cultures and traditions among residents.

  2. A large number or great variety of things.

    1. There is a multiplicity of choices on the menu.
    2. The project faced challenges due to the multiplicity of stakeholders involved.

  3. Mathematics: the number of times a root or solution appears in an equation.

    1. The root 2 has a multiplicity of 3 in this polynomial.
    2. Consider the multiplicity of each eigenvalue to understand the matrix better.

Synonyms

diversity plurality abundance multitude variety

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "multiplicity" in English means: The state of being multiple or having many different parts or elements., A large number or great variety of things., Mathematics: the number of times a root or solution appears in an equation..

The phonetic transcription of "multiplicity" is /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/ in British English and /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "multiplicity": diversity, plurality, abundance, multitude, variety.

Example usage of "multiplicity": "The multiplicity of colors made the painting vibrant.". More examples on the page.