multiplicity
noun [U] /ˌmʌl.tɪˈplɪs.ɪ.ti/
/-t̬əˈplɪs.ə.t̬i/ formalDefinition
› a large number or wide range (of something): There is a multiplicity of fashion magazines to choose from.Variety and mixturesMixing and mixturesGroups and collections of things
(Definition of multiplicity noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- all manner of sth idiom
- assorted adjective
- assortment noun
- chequered adjective (GOOD AND BAD)
- choice noun (VARIETY)
- crucible noun (MIX)
- jumble noun (MIXTURE)
- medley noun (MIXTURE)
- melting pot noun
- miscellaneous adjective
- miscellany noun (MIXTURE)
- mixture noun
- mélange noun
- of every stripe/of all stripes idiom
- panoply noun
- patchwork noun
- plurality noun (DIFFERENT)
- potpourri noun
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