Definition of POLYVALENT

polyvalent

Adjective

  • containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen
    • "a polyvalent vaccine"
  • having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher

Adj

  • Multivalent; having a number of different forms, purposes, meanings, aspects or principles.
  • Having a high valence, especially more than three.
  • Having multiple valencies.
  • Containing antibodies to more than one kind of pathogen.
  • Having several different syllabic or semantic meanings depending on the context.

Origin / Etymology

From poly- + -valent.

Synonyms

multivalent

Antonyms

monovalent

Scrabble Score: 18

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

Words With Friends Score: 22

polyvalent: valid Words With Friends Word