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multiplicity

UK/.mʌlti'plisiti/US
GREC1

Definitions

n.

A large number or great variety of something

多样性;众多

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
multi-many, much
+
plicfold, bend, layer
+
-itystate, quality, condition
=multiplicity

multi- (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 words

Common 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.

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