multiplicity
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multiplicity
- /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/
Where it comes from
Derived from Latin multiplicitas.
noun multiplicities
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The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.
Any failure of their predictions can be explained away by saying that the theory is not a schematic one, that a multiplicity of factors have to be considered, etc.
Similar: manifoldness, manyhood, manyness, morefold, multeity, multipleness, multiplicity, nonunity, numerousness
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A large indeterminate number.
The coronary Thorns did not only express the scorn of the imposers, by that figure into which they were contrived; but did also pierce his tender and sacred temples to a multiplicity of pains, by their numerous acuminations.
Similar: abundance, battalion, arseload, assload, bellyload, boatload, brimful, busload, bucketful, bucketload, butt-ton, bumload
- The number of values for which a given condition holds.
- The number of instances that can occur on a given end of a relationship.
- The number of microstates associated with a given macrostate. In short , we are not replacing the old idea that “entropy is the logarithm of the multiplicity (times Boltzmann's constant). ” Rather , we are retaining that idea but are generalizing the notion of multiplicity.
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The condition whereby a person displays or experiences multiple distinct personalities or selves in one body.
Similar: plurality, systemhood
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noun the state of being made of multiple diverse elements
| Español | multiplicidad |
|---|---|
| Português | multiplicidade |
| Français | multiplicité |
| Deutsch | Multiplizität |
| Italiano | molteplicità |
| Ελληνικά | πολλαπλότητα pollaplótita |
| Română | multiplicitate |
noun a large indeterminate number
| Español | multiplicidad |
|---|---|
| Français | multiplicité |
| Italiano | molteplicità |
| Ελληνικά | πλήθος plíthos |
noun mathematics: the number of values for which a given condition holds
| Español | multiplicidad |
|---|---|
| Italiano | molteplicità |
| Tiếng Việt | bội số |
| עברית | ריבוי, רִבּוּי ribúy |
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