multiplicity

(mul′tə plisə tē)

noun

  1. the quality or condition of being manifold or various
  2. a great number

Origin: LL multiplicitas < L multiplex, multiple

See multiplicity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. mul·ti·plic·i·ties
  1. The state of being various or manifold: the multiplicity of architectural styles on that street.
  2. A large number: a multiplicity of ideas.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French multiplicite

Origin: , from Late Latin multiplicitās

Origin: , from multiplex, various; see multiplex

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