equivalent
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.equiv·a·lent
adjective \-lənt\Definition of EQUIVALENT
1
: equal in force, amount, or value; also : equal in area or volume but not superposable <a square equivalent to a triangle>
2
a : like in signification or import b : having logical equivalence <equivalent statements>
3
: corresponding or virtually identical especially in effect or function
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obsolete : equal in might or authority
5
: having the same chemical combining capacity <equivalent quantities of two elements>
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a : having the same solution set <equivalent equations> b : capable of being placed in one-to-one correspondence <equivalent sets> c : related by an equivalence relation
— equivalent noun
— equiv·a·lent·ly adverb
See Examples of EQUIVALENT
- Those less-known companies manufacture equivalent products at cheaper prices.
- I haven't taken English 202, but I took an equivalent course at another university.
- an equivalent amount of money
Origin of EQUIVALENT
Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin aequivalent-, aequivalens, present participle of aequivalēre to have equal power, from Latin aequi- + valēre to be strong — more at wield
First Known Use: 15th century
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