1869, originally in chemistry, "having more than one degree of valency," from multi- "many" + -valent (see valence in the chemistry sense). Related Multivalence.
subtle, multivalent allegory
multisyllable
multitasking
multitude
multitudinous
multi-use
multivalent
multivariate
multiversant
multiverse
mum
mumble
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