1. Full of variety or interest
2. Having many aspects; SYN. multifaceted, multifarious.
ETYM Latin miscellaneus mixed, miscellaneous, from miscellus mixed, from miscere to mix. Related to Mix, Miscellany.
Constituting a grab-bag category.
Having many parts or sides; SYN. many-sided.
many-sided; involving several parties, nations, etc.
ETYM Poly- + Latin valens, p. pr. Related to Valent.
1. (Chemistry) Having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher; SYN. multivalent.
2. (Immunology) Containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen.
ETYM Latin versatilis, from versare to turn around, v. freq. of vertere: cf. French versatile. Related to Verse.
1. Competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another.
2. Having great diversity or variety; SYN. various.
3. Changeable or inconstant.
4. (Biology) Able to move freely in all directions.
5. (Used of persons) Having many skills.
In multilateral way, in a manner that involves many sides