bivalence

bi·va·lent

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Definitions of bivalence word

noun bivalence the semantic principle that there are exactly two truth values, so that every meaningful statement is either true or false 3
noun bivalence the quality or state of being bivalent 3
adjective bivalence Chemistry. having a valence of two. having two valences, as aluminum with valences of two and three. 1
adjective bivalence Genetics. pertaining to associations of two homologous chromosomes. 1
noun bivalence Genetics. a pair of bivalent chromosomes, especially when pairing during meiosis. 1
noun bivalence The state or quality of being bivalent. 0

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; bi-1 + -valent

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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