trivalency

/traɪˈvælənsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A state or quality of having three values or being related to three different things.

“The concept of trivalency in chemistry was crucial for understanding the properties of certain compounds.”

2. noun

A condition in which something has three different or conflicting aspects or values.

“The trivalency of the new policy was evident in its mixed reception from the public and the media.”

Synonyms

  • ternary
  • triplicity
  • trivalence

Antonyms

  • singularity
  • unicity