plurality

• Nom désignant l'état de ce qui est pluriel ou nombreux, une grande quantité indéterminée, ou en contexte électoral, le nombre de voix obtenu par le candidat en tête lorsqu'il est inférieur à la majorité absolue.

A noun referring to the state of being multiple or numerous, a large indefinite number, or in elections, the number of votes received by the leading candidate when that number is less than a majority.

1. State of being pluralB2formal

   The condition or fact of being multiple or more than one.

   Pluralité (état d'être pluriel)

   • The plurality of cultures in the city makes it vibrant.
   • The concept of plurality is central to democratic societies.
   • Linguists study the plurality of forms in different languages.

   Synonymesmultiplicitynumerousness

   Antonymesonenesssingularityunity

2. Large indefinite numberB2formal

   A great number or multitude of something.

   grand nombre

   • A plurality of opinions were expressed during the debate.
   • The library contains a plurality of books on the subject.
   • There is a plurality of reasons for his decision.

   Synonymesabundancearrayhostmultiplicitymultitudemyriadprofusionwealth

   Antonymesfewnesssingularity

3. Election resultC1formal

   In an election with more than two candidates, the number of votes received by the leading candidate when that number is less than half of the total votes cast.

   Pluralité (résultat électoral)

   • She won the election with a plurality of 40% of the vote.
   • The candidate secured a plurality but not a majority.
   • A plurality of votes is often enough to win in a multi-candidate race.

   Synonymesrelative majority