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Meaning of word multivalent from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

multivalent   adjective

Meaning : Used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis.

Used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis.

A univalent chromosome.
univalent

Used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis.

bivalent, double

Meaning : Having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher.

Synonyms : polyvalent

Having a valence of 1.

monovalent, univalent

Meaning : Having many values, meanings, or appeals.

Example : Subtle, multivalent allegory.

Synonyms : multi-valued