Multivalent Definition & Meaning
multivalent
- adjective
- used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis
- having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher
- having many values, meanings, or appeals; "subtle, multivalent allegory"
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- What does multivalent mean?
- used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher having many values, meanings, or appeals; "subtle, multivalent allegory"
- What part of speech is multivalent?
- Multivalent is an adjective.
- How many definitions does multivalent have?
- Multivalent has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).