equivalent
equal in value, measure, force, effect, significance, etc.: His silence is equivalent to an admission of guilt.
corresponding in position, function, etc.: In some ways their prime minister is equivalent to our president.
Geometry. having the same extent, as a triangle and a square of equal area.
Mathematics. (of two sets) able to be placed in one-to-one correspondence.
Chemistry. having the same capacity to combine or react chemically.
something that is equivalent.
Origin of equivalent
1synonym study For equivalent
Other words from equivalent
- e·quiv·a·lent·ly, adverb
- non·e·quiv·a·lent, adjective, noun
- non·e·quiv·a·lent·ly, adverb
- qua·si-e·quiv·a·lent, adjective
- qua·si-e·quiv·a·lent·ly, adverb
- su·per·e·quiv·a·lent, adjective, noun
- un·e·quiv·a·lent, adjective
- un·e·quiv·a·lent·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with equivalent
- equivalent , equivocal
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How to use equivalent in a sentence
It was 2015, and he had just won the first Formula E championship, the electrical equivalent of Formula 1.
For example, in Kuranz’s experiments, the equivalent of 15 minutes in the life of a real supernova can take just 10 billionths of a second.
Giant lasers help re-create supernovas’ explosive, mysterious physics | Emily Conover | November 12, 2020 | Science NewsOnce she arrived in the northern city of Gangtok, she attached a wicker basket she bought at the market for the equivalent of $4.
Recreating Historical Adventures in Old-Fashioned Gear | Ailsa Ross | November 12, 2020 | Outside OnlineThe new paper, written by public health and veterinary officials, is essentially the equivalent of a contact-tracing report done for mink.
Dutch scientists reconstruct spread of coronavirus through mink farms | John Timmer | November 10, 2020 | Ars TechnicaThat’s up from the 56mm equivalent found in the 12 Pro and previous iPhones.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max might be worth it—for the camera alone | Stan Horaczek | November 10, 2020 | Popular-Science
Yes, any additional current borrowing must eventually be repaid—or, equivalently, the interest on it must be paid forever.
The evil of the last days had fallen from him, and the reaction was equivalently violent.
A Mere Accident | George MooreThus, they could themselves equivalently provide a part at least of their additional remuneration.
Distributive Justice | John A. (John Augustine) Ryan
British Dictionary definitions for equivalent
/ (ɪˈkwɪvələnt) /
equal or interchangeable in value, quantity, significance, etc
having the same or a similar effect or meaning
maths
having a particular property in common; equal
(of two equations or inequalities) having the same set of solutions
(of two sets) having the same cardinal number
maths logic (of two propositions) having an equivalence between them
something that is equivalent
short for equivalent weight
Origin of equivalent
1Derived forms of equivalent
- equivalently, adverb
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Scientific definitions for equivalent
[ ĭ-kwĭv′ə-lənt ]
Equal, as in value, meaning, or force.
Of or relating to a relation between two elements that is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.
Having a one-to-one correspondence, as between parts. Two triangles having the same area are equivalent, as are two congruent geometric figures.
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