形容詞 multivalent:

1. used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis
2. having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher
   同義詞：polyvalent
3. having many values, meanings, or appeals
   同義詞：multi-valued

mul.ti.va.lent

adj.（形容詞）
Chemistry Polyvalent.
【化學】 多價的：多種價態(tài)的
Genetics Of or relating to the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis.
【遺傳學】 多價的：屬于在第一時期成熟分裂時三個或者更多的同源染色體的聯(lián)合的、或與之有關的
Immunology Having several sites of attachment for an antibody or antigen.
【免疫學】 有幾個抗體或者抗原附著的位置的
Having various meanings or values:
有多種價值的：有各種意義或價值的：
例句：
subtle, multivalent allegory.
微妙的有多種意義的諷喻

【引伸】
mul.tiva.lence
n.（名詞）