
Plurality
Comparative Number
Used to indicate a larger number in a comparison, without specifying the exact amount.
In the survey, a plurality of participants chose blue as their favorite color.
Not Always Majority
Plurality suggests more than the rest but not necessarily over half.
Despite a plurality of votes, the proposal did not reach a majority. Compare with
AbundanceAssortmentDiversityMajorityMultiplicityPreponderanceRangeVariety
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