Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

divalent

/daɪˈveɪlənt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.26 in modern English

Syllables: di-va-lent
IPA: /daɪˈveɪlənt/

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having an atomic valence of 2.

adj

Having a vaccine valence of 2.

noun

Any divalent substance.

Etymology

From di- + valent. Compare ambivalent.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: di

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /daɪˈveɪlənt/

Inflected Forms

divalents (plural)

Derived Forms

divalently

Frequently Paired Words

bivalent

Synonyms

bivalent

Rhymes With

assailant inhalant monovalent tetravalent

Questions

How do you pronounce divalent?: The recorded pronunciation is /daɪˈveɪlənt/.
What does divalent mean?: Having an atomic valence of 2.
Where does divalent come from?: From di- + valent. Compare ambivalent.

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