equivalent

adjective

equiv·a·lent i-ˈkwiv-lənt How to pronounce equivalent (audio)

-ˈkwi-və-

: equal in force, amount, or value

also : equal in area or volume but not superposable

a square equivalent to a triangle

: like in signification or import

: having logical equivalence

equivalent statements

: corresponding or virtually identical especially in effect or function

obsolete : equal in might or authority

: having the same chemical combining capacity

equivalent quantities of two elements

: having the same solution set

equivalent equations

: capable of being placed in one-to-one correspondence

equivalent sets

: related by an equivalence relation

equivalent noun

equivalently adverb

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Modern democracies have institutions and offices that are roughly equivalent to those found in others: the president of the United States has his British equivalent in the prime minister, for instance, and the U.S. Congress finds its equivalent in the British Parliament. The heavily armored knight on his great armored horse has been called the Middle Ages' equivalent of the army tank. In none of these examples are the two things identical to each other; they're simply very similar in their effect or purpose or nature, which is what equivalence usually implies.

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web In July, government debts were equivalent to 95.5% of annual economic output, up from 94% from a year earlier.

Paul Hannon, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Summation is equivalent to taking photographs with grainy film (higher ISO) or slow shutter speeds, which produce blurrier images, but avoid underexposing your subjects.

CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 The state solar incentive is equivalent to roughly 40% of the cost of a rooftop solar system, according to the Illinois Power Agency, or about $10,000 for a $25,000 system.

Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Researchers found that remaining Birmingham residents were exposed to so many pollutants — such as cancer-causing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons — that breathing the air was equivalent to smoking two and a half packs of cigarettes a day.

Shane Loeffler, ProPublica, 1 Sep. 2022 The home office saves employees money on commuting, parking, business attire, and meals away from home — the average savings could be equivalent to a $6,000 raise.

Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 At the time, 1,200 vials were equivalent to 1,200 doses of the vaccine.

Julie Washington, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 About ½ teaspoon of garlic powder is equivalent to 1 garlic clove.

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 The Cleveland home was equivalent to a one-bedroom apartment in Boston.

Jayna Bardahl, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 See More

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equivalent 1 of 2

adjective

equiv·a·lent -lənt How to pronounce equivalent (audio)

: corresponding or virtually identical especially in effect or function

drugs that are therapeutically equivalent

: having the same chemical combining capacity

equivalent quantities of two elements

equivalent

2 of 2

noun

: the relative weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element : the atomic weight divided by the valence

: the relative weight of a radical or compound that combines with a given weight of an element, radical, or compound

especially : the weight of a compound that reacts with one equivalent of a given chemical element

: a psychopathological symptom replacing the usual one in a given disorder

a twilight state may be an epileptic equivalent

单词	equivalently
释义	equivalent adjective equiv·a·lent i-ˈkwiv-lənt -ˈkwi-və- 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 4 obsolete : equal in might or authority 5 : having the same chemical combining capacity equivalent quantities of two elements 6 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 equivalently adverb Did you know? Modern democracies have institutions and offices that are roughly equivalent to those found in others: the president of the United States has his British equivalent in the prime minister, for instance, and the U.S. Congress finds its equivalent in the British Parliament. The heavily armored knight on his great armored horse has been called the Middle Ages' equivalent of the army tank. In none of these examples are the two things identical to each other; they're simply very similar in their effect or purpose or nature, which is what equivalence usually implies. Example Sentences 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 Recent Examples on the Web In July, government debts were equivalent to 95.5% of annual economic output, up from 94% from a year earlier. Paul Hannon, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Summation is equivalent to taking photographs with grainy film (higher ISO) or slow shutter speeds, which produce blurrier images, but avoid underexposing your subjects. CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 The state solar incentive is equivalent to roughly 40% of the cost of a rooftop solar system, according to the Illinois Power Agency, or about $10,000 for a $25,000 system. Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Researchers found that remaining Birmingham residents were exposed to so many pollutants — such as cancer-causing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons — that breathing the air was equivalent to smoking two and a half packs of cigarettes a day. Shane Loeffler, ProPublica, 1 Sep. 2022 The home office saves employees money on commuting, parking, business attire, and meals away from home — the average savings could be equivalent to a $6,000 raise. Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 At the time, 1,200 vials were equivalent to 1,200 doses of the vaccine. Julie Washington, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 About ½ teaspoon of garlic powder is equivalent to 1 garlic clove. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 The Cleveland home was equivalent to a one-bedroom apartment in Boston. Jayna Bardahl, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology 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, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing equivalent equivalent weight gram equivalent topologically equivalent equivalent weight gram equivalent topologically equivalent Kids Definition equivalent 1 of 2 adjective equiv·a·lent i-ˈkwi-və-lənt : alike or equal in number, value, or meaning equivalent 2 of 2 noun : something like or equal to something else in number, value, or meaning "And I figure that dog is the equivalent of a person and a half." Judy Blume, Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great Medical Definition equivalent 1 of 2 adjective equiv·a·lent -lənt 1 : corresponding or virtually identical especially in effect or function drugs that are therapeutically equivalent 2 : having the same chemical combining capacity equivalent quantities of two elements equivalent 2 of 2 noun 1 a : the relative weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element : the atomic weight divided by the valence b : the relative weight of a radical or compound that combines with a given weight of an element, radical, or compound especially : the weight of a compound that reacts with one equivalent of a given chemical element 2 : a psychopathological symptom replacing the usual one in a given disorder a twilight state may be an epileptic equivalent Legal Definition equivalent noun eq·uiv·a·lent : something that performs substantially the same function as another thing in substantially the same way compare aggregation, combination, invention Note: Under patent law, a patentee may bring a claim for infringement against the inventor of an equivalent. equivalently adverb as in equally Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance equally similarly identically correspondingly also likewise alike so ditto Antonyms & Near Antonyms otherwise differently oppositely inversely conversely dissimilarly unequally vice versa variously contrarily diversely See More
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equivalent

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