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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries다가의
Pronunciation / Transliteration: daga-ui
"이 백신은 다가 백신입니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having multiple different functions, meanings, applications, or valencies.
"The protein is polyvalent, capable of binding to several different types of cell receptors simultaneously." - 2
In chemistry and immunology, denoting an atom, radical, or antigen that combines with three or more atoms or specific antibodies.
"A polyvalent vaccine provides protection against multiple strains of the same virus."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Greek root 'polys' meaning 'many' combined with the Late Latin 'valentem', present participle of 'valere' meaning 'to be strong or have power'. It entered scientific and technical English in the late 19th century initially in chemistry and immunology, later expanding into general usage to denote versatility and multiple functions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Polyvalent" is said worldwide
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polyvalent
Transliteration: polivalɑ̃
"Cet employé polyvalent peut travailler dans plusieurs services."
polyvalent
Transliteration: poliˈvalɛnt
"Der Impfstoff ist polyvalent und schützt vor verschiedenen Stämmen."
polivalente
Transliteration: polivalɛnte
"È un giocatore polivalente che può coprire diversi ruoli."
polivalente
Transliteration: polivaˈlente
"Necesitamos herramientas polivalentes para este proyecto."
polivalente
Transliteration: polisvaˈlẽti
"O profissional polivalente é muito valorizado no mercado atual."
बहु-उपयोगी
Transliteration: bahu-upyogi
"यह एक बहु-उपयोगी उपकरण है।"
多价的
Transliteration: duō jià de
"这是一种多价疫苗。"
다가의
Transliteration: daga-ui
"이 백신은 다가 백신입니다."
多価の
Transliteration: taka no
"それは多価のワクチンです。"
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