English

Adjective

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

• polyvalently

French

Etymology

from poly- and -valent

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɔ.li.va.lɑ̃/

Adjective

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

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

Noun

polyvalent m ‎(plural polyvalents, feminine polyvalente)

1. an employee who carries out various different functions