equivalent

The definition of equivalent is something that is essentially the same or equal to something else.

(adjective)

An example of equivalent is (2+2) and the number 4. Since 2+2= 4, these two things are equivalent.

See equivalent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: ME < OFr < LL aequivalens, prp. of aequivalere, to have equal power: see equi- & value

noun

an equivalent thing
Chem.
1. the quantity by weight (of a substance) that combines with 8 grams of oxygen or 1.008 grams of hydrogen
2. the weight obtained by dividing the atomic weight by the valence

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See equivalent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Equal, as in value, force, or meaning.
b. Having similar or identical effects.
Being essentially equal, all things considered: a wish that was equivalent to a command.
Mathematics
a. Capable of being put into a one-to-one relationship. Used of two sets.
b. Having virtually identical or corresponding parts.
c. Of or relating to corresponding elements under an equivalence relation.
Chemistry Having the same ability to combine.
Logic Having equivalence: equivalent propositions.

noun

Something that is essentially equal to another: “Prejudicing vital foreign policy considerations in order to rescue individuals finds its domestic equivalent in the inflated awards paid to … accident and malpractice victims” (Moorhead Kennedy).
Chemistry Equivalent weight.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Late Latin aequivalēns, aequivalent-

Origin: , present participle of aequivalēre, to have equal force

Origin: : Latin aequi-, equi-

Origin: + Latin valēre, to be strong; see wal- in Indo-European roots

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