multiplicity

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++mul·ti·pli·ci·ty /ˌmʌltəˈplɪsəti/ noun [singular, uncountable] formal LOT/LARGE NUMBER OR AMOUNTa large number or great variety of things 多，大量；多种多样，多样性multiplicity of the multiplicity of courses available to language students 供语言专业学生选修课程的多样化

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multiplicity• Linguistically, it is a signifier with no referent and a multiplicity of significations.• It involves a multiplicity of provision, the necessity of cooperation, the discipline of organization and the welcoming of para-professional skills.• Usually such organisations are built up of a multiplicity of smaller gangs.• A monistic starting point for the cosmos requires an explanation to account for the variety and multiplicity in the cosmos.• This would avoid multiplicity of offences.• Is it not clear that the multiplicity of often overlapping self-regulating authorities are not adequately protecting the national interest?• His eyes looked at you with multiplicity of purpose.multiplicity of• a multiplicity of opinionsOrigin multiplicity (1400-1500) Late Latin multiplicitas, from Latin multiplex; → MULTIPLEX