multivalent

Definition of Multivalent in English :

1. multivalent

used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis

2. multivalent, polyvalent

having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher

3. multi-valued, multivalent

having many values, meanings, or appeals

Example Sentences:
'subtle, multivalent allegory'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Multivalent

adjective

another word for polyvalent

adjective

Chemistry

polyvalent (sense 2)

adj.

1. Genetics Of or relating to the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis.

2. Chemistry & Immunology Polyvalent.

3. Having various meanings or values: subtle, multivalent allegory.