multivalent

Definitions of multivalent

1. adjective

   (chemistry) able to form two or more chemical bonds
   synonyms: polyvalent
2. adjective

   used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis
   antonyms:

   univalent

   used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis

   bivalent

   used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
3. adjective

   having many values, meanings, or appeals
   “subtle, multivalent allegory”

   synonyms: multi-valued

   ambiguous

   having more than one possible meaning