Definition of "valent" []

• Having valence (adjective)

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• "When in doubt I'll stick with the old French adage: deux précautions valent mieux qu'une: better to be safe than sorry."
• "You might have to shop around for a good price, but "les chaises en valent certainement la peine" (= sure, the chairs are worthwhile)."
• "Life is a complex and multi-valent experience, where nuance and thoughtfulness often get us nearer the truth than do bold assertions."