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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMultiplicity
/ˌmʌl.tɪˈplɪs.ɪ.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state of being multiple or various.
"The multiplicity of opinions in the discussion enriched the debate." - 2
A large number or variety of something.
"The multiplicity of species in the rainforest is astounding."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'multiplicity' originates from the Latin word 'multiplicitas', which means 'the state of being multiple'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 15th century, reflecting a shift from a mathematical context to broader applications in philosophy and science.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Multiplicity" is said worldwide
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multiplicité
Transliteration: mül-ti-pli-si-té
"La multiplicité des opinions a enrichi le débat."
Vielfalt
Transliteration: fee-l-falt
"Die Vielfalt der Arten im Regenwald ist erstaunlich."
molteplicità
Transliteration: mol-te-pli-ci-tà
"La molteplicità di opinioni ha arricchito il dibattito."
multiplicidad
Transliteration: mul-ti-pli-ci-dad
"La multiplicidad de especies en la selva es asombrosa."
multiplicidade
Transliteration: mul-ti-pli-ci-da-de
"A multiplicidade de opiniões enriqueceu o debate."
बहुलता
Transliteration: bahultā
"बहुलता ने चर्चा को समृद्ध किया।"
多样性
Transliteration: duōyàngxìng
"雨林中的物种多样性令人惊叹。"
다양성
Transliteration: dayangseong
"열대 우림의 다양한 종은 놀랍습니다."
多様性
Transliteration: tayousei
"熱帯雨林の多様性は驚くべきものです。"
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