equivalentlyadv.
/iːˈkwɪvələntli/ 1. To an equivalent amount, in an equivalent degree.
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the world > relative properties > relationship > equality or equivalence > [adverb] > equivalently
to the (this) same1399
equivalentlya1529
valuably1627
tantamountingly1655
equipollentlya1677
convertibly1710
coextensively1843
a1529 J. Skelton Howe Douty Duke of Albany in Wks. (1568) sig. G His grace to magnify And laude equiualently.
1786 T. Jefferson Writings (1859) I. 598 He must lessen equivalently his consumption of some other European articles in order to pay for his coffee and sugar.
1867 W. R. Grove On Correlation Physical Forces (ed. 5) 256 Each force is..equivalently convertible into any other.
2. As an equivalent term, or in equivalent terms, with equivalent force or signification.
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the mind > language > linguistics > semantics > synonymy > [adverb]
equivalently1545
reciprocately1577
synonymically1599
synonymally1641
reciprocally1658
synonymously1659
interchangeably1871
1545 N. Udall et al. tr. Erasmus Luke in Paraphr. New Test. (1548) Pref. f. 5v Whose full importyng cannot with one mere Englishe worde equiualently be interpreted.
1631 J. Burges Answer Reioyned 201 The termes..are not vsed disiunctiuely but equiualently.
1798 J. H. Tooke Επεα Πτεροεντα (ed. 2) I. x. 480 Certain is was used in the same manner, equivalently to certes.
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the world > existence and causation > existence > intrinsicality or inherence > essence or intrinsic nature > [adverb] > virtually
in effectc1405
virtuouslya1475
virtuallya1600
equipollently1642
equivalently1644
physically1690
in substance1737
practically1749
essentially1774
1644 P. Hunton Vindic. Treat. Monarchy iv. 30 When the promise or Oath..amounts either expressely or equivalently to a relaxation of the bond of subjection.
1648 J. Goodwin Right & Might 37 Either formally, or equivalently the same.
1652 L. S. Natures Dowrie viii. 14 The major part of the suffrages is equivalently the whole number.
1655 T. Fuller Church-hist. Brit. Index Athelwolphus Monarch of the Saxons maketh (equivalently) a Parliament act for the paying of Tithes.
a1677 I. Barrow Several Serm. Evil-speaking (1678) viii. 72 We seldom, in kind or equivalently, are our selves clear of that which we charge upon others.
1689 Treat. Monarchy ii. i. 37 By the Grant of the former Laws..he did equivalently put himself into the State of Legal Monarchs.
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