Definition of
multivalent has definitions from the fields of chemistry,genetics
1
[ adjective ] (chemistry) having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher

Synonyms

polyvalent

Related terms

monovalent chemistry valence

2
[ adjective ] (genetics) used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis

Related terms

univalent bivalent genetics valence

3
[ adjective ] having many values, meanings, or appeals

Synonyms

multi-valued

Examples

"subtle, multivalent allegory"

Related terms

ambiguous

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multivalency multivalence mulltivalency multipotent multiple multivariate multiplier multiplied multiphase multivitamin multiversity multiply multi-valued multiplicity multiplex

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