polyvalence

/ˌpɑliˈveɪləns/
noun
  1. The quality of having many different functions, uses, or meanings.
    • The polyvalence of the word 'light' allows it to refer to brightness, weight, or color.
    • The polyvalence of the new tool makes it useful for both cutting and shaping metal.
    • In literature, the polyvalence of a symbol can give a poem multiple layers of interpretation.
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