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multiplicity

 

[ ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The quality or state of being multiple or various.

Synonyms

abundance, diversity, variety

Examples of usage

  • There is a multiplicity of solutions to this equation.
  • The multiplicity of factors contributing to climate change makes it a complex issue.
  • The multiplicity of opinions on this topic shows the diversity of perspectives.
  • The multiplicity of colors in the painting creates a vibrant effect.
  • The multiplicity of cultures in this city enriches its social fabric.
Context #2 | Noun

computer science

The number of occurrences of a particular element in a set, list, or database.

Synonyms

frequency, occurrence, repetition

Examples of usage

  • The algorithm calculates the multiplicity of each element in the dataset.
  • Understanding the multiplicity of data entries is crucial for data analysis.

Translations

Translations of the word "multiplicity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 multiplicidade

🇮🇳 बहुलता

🇩🇪 Vielfalt

🇮🇩 multiplikasi

🇺🇦 множинність

🇵🇱 wielość

🇯🇵 多様性

🇫🇷 multiplicité

🇪🇸 multiplicidad

🇹🇷 çokluk

🇰🇷 다양성

🇸🇦 تعددية

🇨🇿 mnohost

🇸🇰 mnohosť

🇨🇳 多样性

🇸🇮 mnogoterost

🇮🇸 fjölbreytni

🇰🇿 көптүрлілік

🇬🇪 მრავალფეროვნება

🇦🇿 çoxluq

🇲🇽 multiplicidad

Etymology

The word 'multiplicity' originated from the Latin word 'multiplicitas', which means 'abundance' or 'plenty'. It has been used in various fields such as mathematics, computer science, and social sciences to denote the concept of being multiple or various. The term has evolved over time to encompass a range of meanings related to quantity, diversity, and abundance.

See also: multiplication, multiplier, multiply, multiplying.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,606 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.