polyvalent
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Adjective [edit]
polyvalent (comparative more polyvalent, superlative most polyvalent)
- multivalent; having a number of different forms, purposes, meanings, aspects or principles.
- (chemistry) Having a high valence, especially more than three
- (chemistry) Having multiple valencies
- (biology) Containing antibodies to more than one kind of pathogen
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French [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /po.li.va.lɑ̃/
Adjective [edit]
polyvalent m (feminine polyvalente, masculine plural polyvalents, feminine plural polyvalentes)
- versatile, multipurpose; that has various uses, functions, or capacities
Noun [edit]
polyvalent m (plural polyvalents; feminine polyvalente, plural polyvalentes)
- (rare) an employee with various tasks