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Valency

/ˈveɪlənsi/

The number of edges connected to a vertex in a graph.

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📖 Definitions of "Valency"

noun

1
The number of edges connected to a vertex in a graph.
2
Valence.
3
The capacity of a verb to take a specific number of arguments.
4
The capacity of something to combine with other things.

🔄 Synonyms of "Valency"

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Word	Definition
valencenoun	(countable, chemistry) The combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical determined by the number of atoms of hydrogen with which it will unite, or the number of electrons that it will gain, lose, or share when it combines with other atoms, etc.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Valency"

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Word	Definition
valencenoun	(countable, chemistry) The combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical determined by the number of atoms of hydrogen with which it will unite, or the number of electrons that it will gain, lose, or share when it combines with other atoms, etc.
polyvalencenoun	(countable) The state of being polyvalent.
potencynoun	(usually of men) Sexual virility: the ability to become erect or achieve orgasm.
potentialitynoun	(chiefly uncountable) The quality of being or having potential.
monovalencynoun	The quality of being monovalent.
virulencenoun	The state of being virulent.
sexivalencynoun	The property of being hexavalent.
divalencynoun	(chemistry) The condition of being divalent; divalence.
valiancenoun	The quality of being valiant; heroism, bravery or valour.
potentialnessnoun	The quality of being potential.
multivalencenoun	The quality of being multivalent.
virulencynoun	Dated form of virulence. [The state of being virulent.]
capacitynoun	The ability to hold, receive, or absorb.
combinablenessnoun	The quality or state of being combinable.
adicitynoun	(logic, mathematics, computer science) The number of arguments or operands a function or operation takes. For a relation, the number of domains in the corresponding Cartesian product.
combinabilitynoun	The quality or state of being combinable.
effectivitynoun	(uncountable) The ability or power to be effective.
potentnessnoun	The quality or state of being potent; powerfulness; potency; efficacy.
sexavalencynoun	The property of being hexavalent.
functionalitynoun	(uncountable) The ability to do a task, performance, or execution; a set of functions that something is able or equipped to perform.