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• noun (Context 1)
The combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with in a chemical compound.
Usage Example
"Carbon typically has a valency of four, allowing it to form complex organic molecules by bonding with multiple other atoms."
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• noun (Context 2)
The intrinsic attractiveness (positive valence) or aversiveness (negative valence) of an event, object, or situation, often used in psychology.
Usage Example
"The researcher asked the participants to evaluate the emotional appeal of their most vivid childhood memories."
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• noun (Context 3)
The number of grammatical arguments, such as the subject and direct objects, that a verb takes.
Usage Example
"Intransitive verbs like 'sleep' have a valency of one, as they require only a subject to form a complete sentence."
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Valence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/valence