Antonyms
Etymology
1. bivalent
adjective. having a valence of two or having two valences.
Antonyms
- single
Etymology
- -valent (English)
- bi- (English)
- bis (Latin)
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2. bivalent
adjective. used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis.
Synonyms
- valency
- double
Antonyms
- univalent
- polyvalent
- powerlessness
Etymology
- -valent (English)
- bi- (English)
- bis (Latin)
Example sentences of the word bivalent
1. Noun, singular or mass
For each bivalent, the homologous chromosome from the father comes to rest on one side of the metaphase plate, and the homologous chromosome from the mother rests on the other.