multivalve
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmʌltiˌvælv/
KK: /mʌltiˌvælv/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has more than one valve, often used in contexts like machinery or biology.
Example
The multivalve design of the engine allows for better airflow and efficiency.
Conversation
Have you seen that new aquarium exhibit with the multivalve creatures?
Yeah, I went last weekend. They were so interesting!
I didn't know there were so many types of multivalve animals.
Me neither! It really opened my eyes to marine biodiversity.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
valved
multiple
many
Antonyms
single
one
solitary
noun
Definition
A type of mollusk that has a shell made up of more than two parts.
Example
The multivalve species can be found in various marine environments.
Conversation
Did you know that some molluscs are classified as multivalve?
Really? I didn't know there were different types of shells.
Yeah, a multivalve species has more than two shell pieces.
Root Explanation
Multivalve → It is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "valve" (from Latin "valva", meaning a folding door or leaf). The word "multivalve" refers to something that has many valves or openings.
Memory Tip
Think of 'many' ('multi-') and 'folding doors' ('valva') to remember that 'multivalve' means having many openings or valves.
Visually Confused Words
cultivable