What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
plurivalent
Example
The plurivalent vaccine can protect against several strains of the virus. [plurivalent: adjective]
Example
She is a plurivalent artist who works in various mediums. [plurivalent: adjective]
multivalent
Example
The multivalent vaccine can target different parts of the virus. [multivalent: adjective]
Example
The word 'love' has a multivalent meaning that varies depending on context. [multivalent: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Multivalent is more commonly used than plurivalent in scientific and technical contexts, especially in biochemistry and immunology.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between plurivalent and multivalent?
Both plurivalent and multivalent are technical terms and are more likely to be used in formal or academic contexts rather than everyday conversation.
