Vedanta teaches that consciousness is singular, all happenings are played out in one universal consciousness and there is no multiplicity of selves.
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Multiplicity
/ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/
Synonyms for "multiplicity" (74 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (15)
Determiner(1 words)
a wide range
Noun(7 words)
algebraic multiplicityambiguitydegeneracydiversifyingdiversitiesdiversitydiversity of natural languages
Strong matches (22)
Related words (37)
Noun(16 words)
numerositynumerousnessoccurrence countplatefulsplenitudepluralpluralismpluralitiespluralitypluralspolybotriarhizomeroot ordersmörgåsbordvariednessvariety
Adjective(1 words)
unplanned diversity
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a wide range, abundance, algebraic multiplicity, allotropism, allotropy.
- Sentence evidence is available for multiplicity, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "multiplicity".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "multiplicity"
Keep "multiplicity" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "multiplicity" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "multiplicity", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "multiplicity" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesmultiplicity in culturemultiplicity of factorsmultiplicity of identitiesmultiplicity of meaningsmultiplicity of perspectivesmultiplicity of variables
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Multiplicity is only apparent, in truth, there is only one mind...
Source: tatoeba (3518448)
"Why did the chicken cross the road?" is a very well-known English riddle, to which there are a multiplicity of answers.
Source: tatoeba (4143101)
Bratislav, of Croatian ancestry, believes in "extraterrestrials" or ETs, a term he prefers over "aliens." Both he and I agree that such beings may be millions or billions of years more advanced than "we" humans are. He mentions that some of them have the power of invisibility or they can phase in and out of walls like ghosts. I ask Bratislav if he thinks that the ETs are from the same universe as ours and if he believes in the "multiverse," the multiplicity of different universes. Thereof, he is not so sure.
Source: tatoeba (10698286)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "multiplicity"?
Closest matches include a wide range, abundance, algebraic multiplicity, allotropism, allotropy.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "multiplicity"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.