equivalence

Meanings

• noun

  the state of being equal, equivalent, or interchangeable

• noun

  a relation of equal value, quantity, or quality

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Rhymes

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rives , hives , ives , lives

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Variants

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equivalence , equivalences , equivalencies , equivalency , equivalence class , equivalence classes , equivalence relation , equivalence relations

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Etymology

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from Old French 'equivaler' meaning 'be equal to, correspond to'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'equivalence' is derived from the Latin word 'aequivalere', meaning 'to be equal to'

2. The concept of equivalence is fundamental in various fields such as mathematics, logic, and philosophy.

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Related Concepts

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1. equivalence relation: A binary relation on a set that is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.

2. equivalence class: A partition of a set into disjoint subsets such that all elements in the same subset are related by an equivalence relation.

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In mathematics, equivalence relations are used to establish an equivalence between certain elements. In logic, an equivalence class is a set of objects that are equivalent to each other under a given equivalence relation. In philosophy, the concept of equivalence is used to discuss the nature of identity and sameness.

How to Memorize "equivalence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two objects that are identical in all aspects, representing the concept of equivalence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'equivalence' with the concept of 'sameness' or 'equality'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Equal Is What Equivalence Is' to remember the definition.

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