polyvalence

ˌpɑːlɪˈveɪləns

Definition

Definition of polyvalence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

many uses

Rare

state of having multiple functions or forms

Rare

The artist's work is known for its polyvalence.

multifunctionality

multipurpose

versatility

semantics

Rare

quality of having multiple values or meanings

Rare

The polyvalence of the symbol makes it intriguing.

multiplicity

multivalence

music

TECH.

quality of music with multiple harmonic functions

TECH.

The composition's polyvalence intrigued the audience.

multivalence

polytonality

toxicology

TECH.

capability of counteracting multiple toxins or antigens

TECH.

The vaccine's polyvalence makes it highly effective.

multifunctional

multivalent

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Origin of polyvalence

French, polyvalence (many + power)

Examples of polyvalence in a sentence

Her research shows the polyvalence of the theory.
The polyvalence of the word leads to various interpretations.
His work is known for its polyvalence and depth.
The song's polyvalence allowed for diverse interpretations.
Polyvalence in the symphony added depth to the performance.
Researchers praised the drug's polyvalence in treatment.

Polyvalence is crucial for broad-spectrum vaccines.

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French:multifonctionnalité, polyvalence, ...
German:Vielseitigkeit, Mehrdeutigkeit, ...
Italian:polivalenza, molteplicità di significati, ...
Spanish:polivalencia, multiplicidad de significados, ...
Portuguese:polivalência, multiplicidade, ...
Chinese:多功能性, 多重意义, ...
Japanese:多様性, 多価性, ...
Arabic:تَعَدُّد الوَظَائِف, تَعَدُّد الدَّلالات, ...
Hebrew:רַב־תַּכְלִיתִיּוּת, רַב-מַשְׁמָעוּת, ...
Russian:поливалентность, многозначность, ...
Ukrainian:полівалентність, багатозначність, ...
Hindi:बहुप्रयोज्यता, बहुमूल्यता, ...
Bengali:বহুমুখিতা, একাধিক মানের গুণ, ...
Catalan:polivalència, multiplicitat de significats, ...
Czech:polyvalence, mnohoznačnost, ...
Danish:polyvalens, flere betydninger, ...
Dutch:polyvalentie, meerduidigheid, ...
Greek:πολυμορφία, πολυδύναμος, ...
Hungarian:sokoldalúság, polivalencia, ...
Khmer:ពហុមុខងារ, ពហុន័យភាព, ...
Korean:다기능성, 다중의미, ...
Persian:چندکاره بودن, چندمعنایی, ...
Polish:wielofunkcyjność, wieloznaczność, ...
Portuguese (BR):polivalência, multiplicidade, ...
Romanian:polivalență, multivalență, ...
Swedish:mångsidighet, mångtydighet, ...
Thai:ความหลากหลาย, ความหมายหลายอย่าง, ...
Turkish:çok işlevlilik, çok anlamlılık, ...
Vietnamese:tính đa dạng, đa nghĩa, ...

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