equivalent

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative forms 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Etymology 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Usage notes 1.4.2 Translations 1.5 Noun 1.5.1 Translations 2 Dutch 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Adjective

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[edit] Alternative forms

• æquivalent (archaic)

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin aequivalentem, accusative singular of aequivalēns, present active participle of aequivaleō (“‘I am equivalent, have equal power’”).

[edit] Adjective

equivalent (comparative more equivalent, superlative most equivalent)

1. similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal
2. (mathematics) of two sets, having a one-to-one relationship
3. (mathematics) relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation
4. (chemistry) having the equal ability to combine
5. (cartography) of a map, equal-area

[edit] Usage notes

• In mathematics, this adjective can be used in phrases like "A and B are equivalent", "A is equivalent to B", and, less commonly, "A is equivalent with B".

[edit] Translations

equal-area See equal-area

[edit] Noun

equivalent (plural equivalents)

1. anything that is virtually equal to another
2. (chemistry) an equivalent weight

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[edit] Adjective

equivalent (inflected equivalente)

1. equivalent