plu|ral|i|ty — «plu RAL uh tee», noun, plural ties. 1. a) the difference between the number of votes received by the winner of an election and the number received by the next highest candidate. b) the number of votes received by the winner of an election which… … Useful english dictionary
plu|ral|ly — «PLUR uh lee», adverb. in the plural number; so as to express more than one: »The “heavens” when used plurally…remained expressive of the starry space beyond (John Ruskin) … Useful english dictionary
plu|ral — «PLUR uhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. more than one: »plural citizenship. 2. Grammar. a) more than one in number: »“Boy” is singular; “boys” is plural. b) showing more than one in number: »the plural ending “ s,” the plural form “fishes.” 3.… … Useful english dictionary
plu´ral|is´ti|cal|ly — plu|ral|is|tic «PLUR uh LIHS tihk», adjective. of or having to do with pluralism; characterized by pluralism: »The United States has followed a pluralistic policy in permitting religious freedom for many different groups. –plu´ral|is´ti|cal|ly,… … Useful english dictionary
plu|ral|is|tic — «PLUR uh LIHS tihk», adjective. of or having to do with pluralism; characterized by pluralism: »The United States has followed a pluralistic policy in permitting religious freedom for many different groups. –plu´ral|is´ti|cal|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
plu´ral|i|za´tion — plu|ral|ize «PLUR uh lyz», transitive verb, intransitive verb, ized, iz|ing. to make or become plural; express in the plural form. –plu´ral|i|za´tion, noun … Useful english dictionary
plu|ral|ize — «PLUR uh lyz», transitive verb, intransitive verb, ized, iz|ing. to make or become plural; express in the plural form. –plu´ral|i|za´tion, noun … Useful english dictionary
plu|ral|ism — «PLUR uh lihz uhm», noun. 1. the character, condition, or an instance of being plural. 2. Sociology. a) a condition in which ethnic and other minority groups are able to maintain their identities in a society without conflicting with the dominant … Useful english dictionary
plu|ral|ist — «PLUR uh lihst», noun, adjective. –n. 1. Sociology, Philosophy. an adherent or advocate of pluralism. 2. a person who holds two or more offices, especially ecclesiastical benefices, at the same time. –adj. pluralistic … Useful english dictionary
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