Equivalent: meaning, definitions and examples

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equivalent

 

[ ɪˈkwɪvələnt ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Equal in value, amount, function, or meaning.

Synonyms

equal, identical, same

Examples of usage

  • Two plus three is equivalent to five.
  • These two expressions are mathematically equivalent.
Context #2 | Noun

education

A qualification that is considered to be the same as another in terms of academic standards.

Synonyms

alternative, stand-in, substitute

Examples of usage

  • This diploma is the equivalent of a bachelor's degree.
  • He completed the equivalent of three years of college in just two years.

Translations

Translations of the word "equivalent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equivalente

🇮🇳 समान

🇩🇪 äquivalent

🇮🇩 setara

🇺🇦 еквівалент

🇵🇱 równoważny

🇯🇵 同等の

🇫🇷 équivalent

🇪🇸 equivalente

🇹🇷 eşdeğer

🇰🇷 동등한

🇸🇦 مكافئ

🇨🇿 ekvivalentní

🇸🇰 ekvivalentný

🇨🇳 等价的

🇸🇮 enak

🇮🇸 jafngildur

🇰🇿 баламалы

🇬🇪 ეკვივალენტი

🇦🇿 ekvivalent

🇲🇽 equivalente

Etymology

The word 'equivalent' comes from the Latin word 'aequivalere', which means 'to be equal'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to denote equality or sameness in value or meaning.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,523, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.