multiplicity
/ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/
mul · ti · plic · i · ty
ˌmʌlt · ɪ · ˈplɪs · ɪ · ti
English Definition
n. variety diversity abundance
Significado en Español
multiplicidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tính đa dạng, nhiều
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Example Sentence
There was a multiplicity of reasons for their decision.
他们决定有多种原因。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
multi (many) + plicity (fold) + ity → diversity, repetition.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “multiplicity”:
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A
variety
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B
simplicity
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C
scarcity
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D
uniformity
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A — variety.
“multiplicity” means n. variety diversity abundance
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The huge market offered a bewildering ______ of fruits from every continent.
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A
shortage
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B
multiplicity
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C
scarcity
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D
lack
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B — multiplicity.
“multiplicity” means n. variety diversity abundance
Common questions about “multiplicity”
What does “multiplicity” mean?
multiplicity — n. variety diversity abundance. In Chinese: 多样性，多数.
How do you pronounce “multiplicity”?
multiplicity is pronounced /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/. It breaks into 5 syllables: mul · ti · plic · i · ty.
How do you use “multiplicity” in a sentence?
There was a multiplicity of reasons for their decision. (他们决定有多种原因。)
What are synonyms for “multiplicity”?
variety, diversity — all close in meaning to multiplicity (n. variety diversity abundance).
Is “multiplicity” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. multiplicity appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “multiplicity”?
multi (many) + plicity (fold) + ity → diversity, repetition.
