multivalent

形容词 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
   同义词：polyvalent
3. having many values, meanings, or appeals
   同义词：multi-valued

mul.ti.va.lent

adj.（形容词）
Chemistry Polyvalent.
【化学】 多价的：多种价态的
Genetics Of or relating to the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis.
【遗传学】 多价的：属于在第一时期成熟分裂时三个或者更多的同源染色体的联合的、或与之有关的
Immunology Having several sites of attachment for an antibody or antigen.
【免疫学】 有几个抗体或者抗原附着的位置的
Having various meanings or values:
有多种价值的：有各种意义或价值的：
例句：
subtle, multivalent allegory.
微妙的有多种意义的讽喻

【引伸】
mul.tiva.lence
n.（名词）