equivalent

Meanings

• adjective

  having the same value, quantity, or quality; equal

• adjective

  corresponding or equivalent in value, quantity, or meaning

• verb

  make equivalent; render equivalent

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with equivalent
identical , equitable , contemplatable

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Homophones

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1. equip (English) : to provide (a person, vehicle, or place) with the necessary items or equipment
   

2. equator (English) : the imaginary line on the Earth's surface that is equidistant from the North and South Poles
   

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Variants

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equivalent , equivalently , equivalents , equivalent weight , equivalent weights , gram equivalent , gram equivalents , topologically equivalent

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Forms

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equivalents, equivalence's, equivalenced

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Etymology

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From Old French 'equivalent' meaning 'equal, corresponding, equivalent'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the concept of equivalence is used in various fields such as mathematics, physics, and computer science?

2. The term 'equivalent' comes from the Latin word 'aequivalens', meaning 'equal in value'.

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Related Concepts

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1. equivalence classes: In mathematics, a set of objects divided into classes such that objects in the same class are equivalent under a given relation.

2. equivalence relation: A relation that is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.

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Culture

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In literature, 'equivalent' is often used to describe characters or situations that have similarities or parallels. In art, 'equivalence' can refer to the balance or harmony between different elements. In music, 'equivalent' can refer to a chord or progression that has a similar sound or function.

How to Memorize "equivalent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two scales balanced evenly. Two identical objects. Two people with the same height and weight.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'equal'. Remember that 'equivalent' means the same thing but in a different context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try to remember the sentence: 'Equivalent means equal in a different way.'

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