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univalent

u·ni·va·lent
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [yoo-nuh-vey-luh nt, yoo-niv-uh-]
    • /ˌyu nəˈveɪ lənt, yuˈnɪv ə-/
    • /jˈuːnɪvələnt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoo-nuh-vey-luh nt, yoo-niv-uh-]
    • /ˌyu nəˈveɪ lənt, yuˈnɪv ə-/

Definitions of univalent word

  • adjective univalent Chemistry. having a valence of one; monovalent. 1
  • adjective univalent Genetics. (of a chromosome) single; unpaired; not possessing or joining its homologous chromosome in synapsis. 1
  • adjective univalent (of a chromosome during meiosis) not paired with its homologue 0
  • adjective univalent single; unpaired 0
  • adjective univalent monovalent (sense 2) 0
  • noun univalent (genetics) Any univalent chromosome. 0

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Origin of univalent

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; uni- + -valent

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Parts of speech for Univalent

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univalent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.

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