Meaning of plurality

(noun) the state of being plural; "to mark plurality, one language may add an extra syllable to the word whereas another may simply change the vowel in the existing final syllable"

a large indefinite number; "a battalion of ants"; "a multitude of TV antennas"; "a plurality of religions"

(in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes)