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