English adjective: multivalent |
1. | multivalent used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis |
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| Attribute | valence, valency |
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| Domain category | genetic science, genetics |
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| Antonyms | univalent, bivalent, double |
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2. | multivalent having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher |
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| Synonyms | polyvalent |
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| Attribute | valence, valency |
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| Domain category | chemical science, chemistry |
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| Antonyms | monovalent, univalent |
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3. | multivalent having many values, meanings, or appeals |
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| Samples | Subtle, multivalent allegory.
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| Synonyms | multi-valued |
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| Similar | ambiguous |
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| Antonyms | unambiguous |
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