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multivalent vs ambiguous

ambiguous vs multivalent

multivalent and ambiguous both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
multivalent No Yes No No
ambiguous No Yes No No
multivalent (adjective) ambiguous (adjective)
used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis having more than one possible meaning
having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
having many values, meanings, or appeals having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns
Difference between multivalent and ambiguous

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