multiplicity

/ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

//ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti// noun

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"multiplicity" is a 12-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“multiplicity” is a moderately-common English word, ranked #37,107 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#37,107
frequency rank, English
12
letters
19
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.

Key facts for multiplicity
PropertyValue
Headwordmultiplicity
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/
Letters12
Frequency rank#37,107
Misspellings tracked19
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “multiplicity” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). multiplicity lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for multiplicity is 12 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/. Corpus data places it at rank #37,107 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 6 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 19 likely wrong-spelling variants for multiplicity, with forms such as "mlutiplicity", "mmultiplicity", and "mulitplicity". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Latin multiplicitas. The correct English form is multiplicity, spelled M-U-L-T-I-P-L-I-C-I-T-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.
  2. 2
    A large indeterminate number.
  3. 3
    The number of values for which a given condition holds.
  4. 4
    The number of instances that can occur on a given end of a relationship.
  5. 5
    The number of microstates associated with a given macrostate.
  6. 6
    The condition whereby a person displays or experiences multiple distinct personalities or selves in one body.

Etymology

From Latin multiplicitas.

This word in other languages

multiplicidad(Español)multiplicité(Français)multiplicidade(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: mlutiplicity,mmultiplicity,mulitplicity,mulltiplicity,multilpicity,multipilcity,multiplciity,multipliccity,multiplicitty,multiplicityy,multipliciyt,multiplictiy,multipliicty,multipllicity,multipplicity,multpilicity,multtiplicity,mutliplicity,umltiplicity

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of multiplicity - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

mlutiplicity2mmultiplicity1mulitplicity2mulltiplicity1multilpicity2multipilcity2multiplciity2multipliccity1
Edit distance from "multiplicity"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "multiplicity"?
"multiplicity" is spelled M-U-L-T-I-P-L-I-C-I-T-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/.
What does "multiplicity" mean?
As a noun, "multiplicity" means: The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.
What are common misspellings of "multiplicity"?
Common misspellings include "mlutiplicity", "mmultiplicity", "mulitplicity", "mulltiplicity", "multilpicity". The correct spelling is "multiplicity".
How do you pronounce "multiplicity"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "multiplicity" is /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "multiplicity"?
From Latin multiplicitas. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “multiplicity”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is M-U-L-T-I-P-L-I-C-I-T-Y - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list