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- [yoo-nuh-vey-luh nt, yoo-niv-uh-]
- /ˌyu nəˈveɪ lənt, yuˈnɪv ə-/
- /jˈuːnɪvələnt/
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- [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.
univalent usage trend in Literature
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