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- [bahy-vey-luh nt, biv-uh-]
- /baɪˈveɪ lənt, ˈbɪv ə-/
- /ˈbaɪveɪlənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy-vey-luh nt, biv-uh-]
- /baɪˈveɪ lənt, ˈbɪv ə-/
Definitions of bivalent word
- adjective bivalent (of homologous chromosomes) associated together in pairs 3
- noun bivalent a structure formed during meiosis consisting of two homologous chromosomes associated together 3
- adjective bivalent divalent 3
- adjective bivalent double 3
- noun bivalent a double chromosome; dyad 3
- adjective bivalent Chemistry. having a valence of two. having two valences, as aluminum with valences of two and three. 1
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Origin of bivalent
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; bi-1 + -valent
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Parts of speech for Bivalent
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bivalent popularity
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.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bivalent usage trend in Literature
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