Equivalent Definition
equivalent
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English
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- æquivalent (archaic)
Etymology
From Latin aequivalentem, accusative singular of aequivalēns, present active participle of aequivaleō (“I am equivalent, have equal power”).
Pronunciation
Adjective
equivalent (comparative more equivalent, superlative most equivalent)
- 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.
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".
Derived terms
Noun
equivalent (plural equivalents)
- Anything that is virtually equal to another.
- (chemistry) An equivalent weight.
Translations
anything that is virtually equal to another
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equivalent (not comparable)
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Equivalence
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Equivalent) Jump to: navigation, search Look up equivalence in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Equivalence or equivalent may refer to:- In chemistry:
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- In history:
- The Equivalent, a sum paid from England to Scotland at their Union in 1707.
- In logic:
- In mathematics:
- Equivalence relation
- Equivalence of categories
- Improper rotation equivalence
- Rotational equivalence
- Probabilistic equivalence
- In patent law:
- In music:
- In relativity:
- In translation:
- In Medical Device Manufacturing:
- Equivalency Document
- In international trade:
- Equivalence (trade), a requirement imposed on WTO Member countries regarding acceptable sanitary protection measures.
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