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- [muhl-ti-vey-luh nt, muhl-tiv-uh-luh nt]
- /ˌmʌl tɪˈveɪ lənt, mʌlˈtɪv ə lənt/
- /ˌmʌltɪˈveɪlənt /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muhl-ti-vey-luh nt, muhl-tiv-uh-luh nt]
- /ˌmʌl tɪˈveɪ lənt, mʌlˈtɪv ə lənt/
Definitions of multivalent word
- adjective multivalent Chemistry. having a valence of three or higher. 1
- adjective multivalent Immunology. containing several kinds of antibody. pertaining to an antibody that contains many antigen-binding sites. pertaining to an antibody that has many determinants. 1
- noun multivalent Having or susceptible to many applications, interpretations, meanings, or values. 1
- adjective multivalent polyvalent (sense 2) 0
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Origin of multivalent
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; multi- + -valent
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Parts of speech for Multivalent
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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multivalent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
multivalent usage trend in Literature
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