Polyvalent

Origin

- + valent + -

Full definition of polyvalent

Adjective

1. multivalent; having a number of different forms, purposes, meanings, aspects or principles.
2. (chemistry) Having a high valence, especially more than three
3. (chemistry) Having multiple valencies
4. (biology) Containing antibodies to more than one kind of pathogen

Derived terms

• polyvalently