bivalent vs double

double vs bivalent

bivalent is not a noun while double is a noun.

bivalent and double both are adjectives.

bivalent is not a verb while double is a verb.

bivalent is not an adverb while double is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bivalent	No	Yes	No	No
double	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As adjectives, bivalent and double are synonyms defined as:

bivalent and double: used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis

bivalent (noun)	double (noun)
	a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base
	raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2
	a quantity that is twice as great as another
	someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)
	a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts

bivalent (adjective)	double (adjective)
used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis	used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
having a valence of two or having two valences	used of flowers having more than the usual number of petals in crowded or overlapping arrangements
	having two meanings with intent to deceive
	large enough for two
	twice as great or many
	consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
	having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities

bivalent (verb)	double (verb)
	increase twofold
	hit a two-base hit
	do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions
	make or do or perform again
	bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain
	make a demand for (a card or suit)

bivalent (adverb)	double (adverb)
	to double the degree
	two together
	downward and forward

Difference between bivalent and double

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