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polyvalent — meaning in English

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English meaning

multipurpose adj Designed or intended to fit more than one type of function or application; having multiple uses.
versatile adj Able to do many different things well, or adaptable to many different uses.

Senses

polyvalent is used for these senses in English:

versatile Capable of doing many things competently.
versatile Having varied uses or many functions.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related French words

multi-usages tous usages tout usage tout-usage universel multifonction à usages multiples versatile