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equivalently

 

[ ɪˈkwɪvələntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in mathematics

In a manner that has the same value, meaning, or effect as something else.

Synonyms

analogously, correspondingly, similarly.

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Word Description / Examples
equivalently

Used when showing that two things are equal in value or meaning, often in academic or formal settings.

  • The equation 2 + 2 equals 4; equivalently, the sum of 2 and 2 is 4
similarly

Used to point out that two or more things have a feature or several features in common.

  • Cats have whiskers
  • Similarly, dogs also have whiskers
correspondingly

Used to indicate that one thing changes in relation to another.

  • If the price of materials increases, the cost of production will correspondingly rise
analogously

Used when making a comparison that shows a similar relationship between two different sets of things.

  • The human eye works analogously to a camera, capturing light and forming images

Examples of usage

  • Two expressions are said to be equivalently if they have the same value.
  • The two equations can be solved equivalently.
  • The two functions are equivalent in this context.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a comparative sense

With equality or sameness in value, degree, or significance.

Synonyms

equally, likewise, similarly.

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Word Description / Examples
equivalently

Use this word in formal or technical contexts, especially in mathematics or logic, when you need to express that two or more quantities or statements have the same value or meaning.

  • The equation x = 2 is equivalently expressed as 2 = x.
  • If angle A equals angle B, equivalently, angle B equals angle A.
equally

This word is used in everyday language to imply fairness or to indicate that two or more things have the same degree, status, importance, or value.

  • All participants will be treated equally.
  • We divided the cake equally among the children.
likewise

Use this word to show similarity or agreement with a previous statement, or to indicate that a previously mentioned action will be performed in the same way.

  • She is an amazing artist; likewise, her sister is also very talented.
  • He finished his work on time. Likewise, I met my deadline.
similarly

This word is suitable when you want to compare two or more things, actions, or situations that are alike or have similar characteristics.

  • The first task took two hours to complete. Similarly, the second task required a similar amount of time.
  • Dogs often show loyalty to their owners; similarly, cats can be very affectionate.

Examples of usage

  • Both candidates are equivalently qualified for the position.
  • The two theories are equivalently valid.

Translations

Translations of the word "equivalently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equivalentemente

🇮🇳 समान रूप से

🇩🇪 äquivalent

🇮🇩 setara

🇺🇦 еквівалентно

🇵🇱 równoważnie

🇯🇵 同等に (どうとうに)

🇫🇷 équivalemment

🇪🇸 equivalentemente

🇹🇷 eşdeğer olarak

🇰🇷 동등하게 (동등히)

🇸🇦 بالتساوي

🇨🇿 ekvivalentně

🇸🇰 ekvivalentne

🇨🇳 等价地 (děngjià de)

🇸🇮 enakovredno

🇮🇸 jafngilt

🇰🇿 теңдей

🇬🇪 ეკვივალენტურად

🇦🇿 ekvivalent olaraq

🇲🇽 equivalentemente

Etymology

The word 'equivalently' is derived from the adjective 'equivalent,' which comes from the Late Latin word 'aequivalentia' meaning 'equivalence.' The concept of equivalence has been used in mathematics and logic for centuries to denote a relationship between two entities that have the same value or meaning. The adverb form 'equivalently' has been in use to describe actions or situations that are performed or have the same effect as something else.

See also: equivalence, equivalency.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,716, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.