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multivalued

multivalued

7.5
Having more than two possible values
  • adjective
  • /ˌmʌltiˈveɪləd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : multivalente
  • A multivalued dataset might include several categories for the same item, such as color and size.

Examples

  • The concept of multivalued logic allows for more than just true or false outcomes in certain scenarios.

  • Noticing, by the way, that the argument is multivalued, log Z is multivalued.

  • "The square root of -1 is multivalued in the sense that the square root of 4 is multivalued."

    Blog text (9)

  • "The square root of -1 is not exactly undefined, but rather multivalued.

    Blog text (9)

  • Due to the multivalued nature of English, if you just read the words, they might be a thigh-slapping joke, a deadly insult, or a simple statement of fact.

    Blog text (28)

  • Einstein reconsiders the multivalued vector fields generated by a trajectory, but no longer assumes a central force law.

    Academic text (2005)

  • In mathematics, a function can be multivalued, meaning it may produce multiple outputs for a single input.

Synonyms

polyvalent
vsmultivalued
  • Specialized
9.6

Allowing more than two answers for statements, not only true or false

is broader, applying to any domain with more than two possible values
polytomous
vsmultivalued
  • Specialized
9.9

A question or measure with more than two answer choices, like red, blue, green

is used in logic and maths for outcomes rather than survey responses
multivalent
vsmultivalued
9.2

Having many possible meanings for different people

focuses on numeric or categorical values in logic and data instead
multi-valued
vsmultivalued
6.8

Able to have more than one value or meaning

requires more than two distinct values specifically in maths and logic

Surface Forms

multivalued positive

Morphology

multivalued = valued (transparent) = multi + value + ed

The word is transparently built by adding multi- to valued, yielding the mathematical sense of having multiple values.

Etymology

Multivalued begins with multi-, the same part you see in multiple, which means 'many', and ends with value, which means 'a number or choice'. So, multivalued describes something that can have 'many' possible values or outcomes, which is why we use it in logic, data, and mathematics.