multiplicity.

The existence of many instances, elements, or kinds.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• multiplicity of causes
• multiplicity of meanings

On the page

The study acknowledges the multiplicity of motives behind migration.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Usually uncountable; no ordinary plural in this sense. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: analysis, explanation. Commonness: moderately common.