Synonyms

equivalency

American

[ih-kwiv-uh-luhn-see] / ɪˈkwɪv ə lən si /

noun

equivalence.

equivalency British

/ ˌɛkwɪˈveɪlənsɪ /

noun

chem the state of having equal valencies

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

nonequivalency

noun
equivalent

adjective

Inflected Forms

noun

equivalencies

plural

Etymology

Origin of equivalency

From the Medieval Latin word aequivalentia, dating back to 1525–35. See equivalent, -ency

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