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Plurality is the state of having multiple [[Headmate|headmates]] collectively sharing a single body. | == Definition == | ||
Plurality is the state of having multiple [[Headmate|headmates]] collectively sharing a single body. A group of headmates is called a [[system]]. Plural experiences are extremely diverse; [[:Category:Metaphysical Terms|spiritual in nature]] and secular, [[median]] and [[partionary]], small systems or ones with thousands of headmates. There are many causes of plurality, including: | |||
* [[Traumagenic]] systems, resulting from a traumatic event or post-traumatic stress. | * [[Traumagenic]] systems, resulting from a traumatic event or post-traumatic stress. | ||
* Systems created through [[tulpamancy]] or other explicit acts. | * Systems created through [[tulpamancy]] or other explicit acts. | ||
* Other causes, which can be grouped under the umbrella term [[endogenic]]. | * Other causes, which can be grouped under the umbrella term [[endogenic]]. | ||
* [[Mixed-origin]] systems, which have been created from a combination of causes. | * [[Mixed Origin|Mixed-origin]] systems, which have been created from a combination of causes. | ||
== Related Terms == | |||
"Multiplicity" is a synonym of plurality, and are often used interchangeably. | |||
== Credits == | |||
== | There's no one coiner for the term "plural" in this context. However, many resources can be found using such wording, including | ||
* https://morethanone.info/ | * https://morethanone.info/ | ||
* http://healthymultiplicity.com/#i | |||
* https://powertotheplurals.com/ | |||
[[Category:Terms]] | [[Category:Terms]] | ||
[[Category:Common Terms]] | [[Category:Common Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 09:37, 1 January 2021
Definition
Plurality is the state of having multiple headmates collectively sharing a single body. A group of headmates is called a system. Plural experiences are extremely diverse; spiritual in nature and secular, median and partionary, small systems or ones with thousands of headmates. There are many causes of plurality, including:
- Traumagenic systems, resulting from a traumatic event or post-traumatic stress.
- Systems created through tulpamancy or other explicit acts.
- Other causes, which can be grouped under the umbrella term endogenic.
- Mixed-origin systems, which have been created from a combination of causes.
Related Terms
"Multiplicity" is a synonym of plurality, and are often used interchangeably.
Credits
There's no one coiner for the term "plural" in this context. However, many resources can be found using such wording, including
