multiplicity
UK/.mʌlti'plisiti/US
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Definitions
n.
A large number or great variety of something
多样性;众多
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmulti- (many) + plic (fold) + -ity (state) = "the state of many folds" — a great number or variety. Same many-folds image as multiply, frozen into an abstract noun.
Root plic still carries 55 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.a multiplicity of多种多样的
- 2.infinite multiplicity无限的多样性
Example Sentences
- 1.
The city offers a multiplicity of cultural attractions.
- 2.
There is a multiplicity of factors to consider.