Associations to the word «Multivalent»

Wiktionary

MULTIVALENT, adjective. (chemistry) Having more than one valency or having a valency greater than 3; polyvalent
MULTIVALENT, adjective. (genetics) Having three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis
MULTIVALENT, adjective. (immunology) Having more than one attachment site for an antibody or antigen
MULTIVALENT, adjective. Having many meanings
MULTIVALENT, noun. (genetics) Any multivalent chromosome.

Dictionary definition

MULTIVALENT, adjective. Used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis.
MULTIVALENT, adjective. Having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher.
MULTIVALENT, adjective. Having many values, meanings, or appeals; "subtle, multivalent allegory".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke