polyvalent

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Etymology [edit]

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Adjective [edit]

polyvalent (comparative more polyvalent, superlative most polyvalent)

  1. multivalent; having a number of different forms, purposes, meanings, aspects or principles.
  2. (chemistry) Having a high valence, especially more than three
  3. (chemistry) Having multiple valencies
  4. (biology) Containing antibodies to more than one kind of pathogen

Derived terms [edit]

French [edit]

Etymology [edit]

from poly- and -valent

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /po.li.va.lɑ̃/

Adjective [edit]

polyvalent m (feminine polyvalente, masculine plural polyvalents, feminine plural polyvalentes)

  1. versatile, multipurpose; that has various uses, functions, or capacities

Noun [edit]

polyvalent m (plural polyvalents; feminine polyvalente, plural polyvalentes)

  1. (rare) an employee with various tasks
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