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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

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

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.