Polyvalent means having the ability to react with or bind to multiple substances or ions. Therefore, the antonyms for polyvalent are words that refer to a limited or singular ability. For instance, "monovalent" means having only one binding site, "univalent" means having only one valence or charge, and "unidirectional" means operating or moving in only one direction. Other antonyms for polyvalent include "specialized," "specific," and "narrow-minded." These words imply that the subject in question is focused on a particular area or function, rather than being capable of multiple actions or interactions.

What are the antonyms for Polyvalent?

• adj.

  • all
  • monovalent
  .
  • noun
  • univalent
  .

Famous quotes with Polyvalent

• His poems can be intricate, the syntax polyvalent, the disclosure nonlinear and difficult to render into anything like statement. And as such, his poetry might be considered an expression of life.

  George Oppen

Synonyms:

scuttlebutt, scuttlebutt.