equivalent
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See also équivalent
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[edit] English
[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)
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- similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal
- (mathematics) of two sets, having a one-to-one relationship
- (mathematics) relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation
- (chemistry) having the equal ability to combine
- (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
similar or identical in value
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of two sets, having a one-to-one relationship
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relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation
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equal-area See equal-area
[edit] Noun
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equivalent (plural equivalents)
- anything that is virtually equal to another
- (chemistry) an equivalent weight
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anything that is virtually equal to another
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[edit] Dutch
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[edit] Adjective
equivalent (inflected equivalente)