Definition of MULTIVALENT

multivalent

Plural: multivalents

Adjective

  • used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis
  • having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher

Adjective Satellite

  • having many values, meanings, or appeals
    • "subtle, multivalent allegory"

Adj

  • Having more than one valency or having a valency greater than 3; polyvalent.
  • Having three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis.
  • Having more than one attachment site for an antibody or antigen.
  • Able to bind to different parts of speech.
  • Having many kinds of value.
  • Having many meanings.

Noun

  • Any multivalent chromosome.

Origin / Etymology

From multi- + -valent.

Synonyms

multi-valued, polyvalent

Scrabble Score: 16

multivalent: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
multivalent: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
multivalent: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

multivalent: valid Words With Friends Word