univalent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis
    • a univalent chromosome
  2. adjective having a valence of 1
    monovalent.

WordNet

U*niv"a*lent adjective
Etymology
Uni- + L. valens, -entis, p. pr. See Valence.
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) Having a valence of one; capable of combining with, or of being substituted for, one atom of hydrogen; monovalent; -- said of certain atoms and radicals.

Webster 1913