Polyvalent vs. Versatile

Polyvalentadjective

Multivalent; having a number of different forms, purposes, meanings, aspects or principles.

Polyvalentadjective

(chemistry) Having a high valence, especially more than three.

Polyvalentadjective

(chemistry) Having multiple valencies.

Polyvalentadjective

(biology) Containing antibodies to more than one kind of pathogen.

Polyvalentadjective

Multivalent.

Polyvalentadjective

containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen;

Polyvalentadjective

having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher

Versatileadjective

Capable of doing many things competently.

Versatileadjective

Having varied uses or many functions.

Versatileadjective

Changeable or inconstant.

Versatileadjective

(biology) Capable of moving freely in all directions.

Versatileadjective

(BDSM) Being a switch; capable of taking either a dominant or a submissive role.

Versatileadjective

(gay slang) Capable of taking both a top and bottom role.

Versatileadjective

Capable of being turned round.

Versatileadjective

Liable to be turned in opinion; changeable; variable; unsteady; inconstant; as, a versatile disposition.

Versatileadjective

Turning with ease from one thing to another; readily applied to a new task, or to various subjects; many-sided; as, versatile genius; a versatile politician.

Versatileadjective

Capable of turning; freely movable; as, a versatile anther, which is fixed at one point to the filament, and hence is very easily turned around; a versatile toe of a bird.

Versatileadjective

(used of persons) having many skills

Versatileadjective

having great diversity or variety;

Versatileadjective

changeable or inconstant;

Versatileadjective

competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another;

Versatileadjective

able to move freely in all directions;

Versatileadjective

able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities

Versatileadjective

changeable; inconstant.