polyvalence

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English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ valence.

Noun

polyvalence (countable and uncountable, plural polyvalences)

  1. (countable) The state of being polyvalent.
  2. (countable) Congruence with polyvalency.
  3. (uncountable, music) A quality of music that is played in more than one harmonic function in the same key.

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɔ.li.va.lɑ̃s/
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Noun

polyvalence m (plural polyvalences)

  1. versatility
    Synonym: versatilité

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