Palaramihan (en. Plurality)

/pa.la.ra.'mi.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of having more than one or many.
The plurality of people on the road was caused by an enthusiastic celebration.
Ang palaramihan ng mga tao sa kalsada ay sanhi ng isang masigasig na pagdiriwang.
The number of people expressing their views or votes in an election.
The plurality of votes for the candidate proves his popularity.
Ang palaramihan ng boto para sa kandidato ay nagpapatunay ng kanyang popularidad.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'larami' which means quantity or numerous.

Common Phrases and Expressions

plurality vote
The number of votes required to exceed half to win.
palaramihang boto

Related Words

knowledge
Emphasizing the quantity of information or understanding of a subject.
kaalaman
community
A group of people living together with a common goal.
komunidad

Slang Meanings

faster running than others
In that race, I beat everyone!
Dun sa palaramihan ng mga tumatakbo, talo ko lahat!
a bit of competition or individual effort
When we played, it was just a race, we were just chilling.
Nung naglalaro kami, palaramihan lang, chill lang.