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- DictionaryE·quiv·a·lent/əˈkwiv(ə)lənt/
adjective
- 1. equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.: "one unit is equivalent to one glass of wine"
noun
- 1. a person or thing that is equal to or corresponds with another in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.: "the French equivalent of the FBI"
Equal, as in value, meaning, or force. Of or relating to a relation between two elements that is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive. Having a one-to-one correspondence, as between parts. Two triangles having the same area are equivalent, as are two congruent geometric figures.
Definitions of equivalent. adjective. being essentially equal to something. “a wish that was equivalent to a command”. synonyms: tantamount. equal. having the same quantity, value, or measure as another. noun. a person or thing equal to another in value, measure, force, effect, significance, etc.
3 days ago · 1. equal in value, measure, force, effect, significance, etc. His silence is equivalent to an admission of guilt. 2. corresponding in position, function, etc. In some ways their prime minister is equivalent to our president. 3. Geometry. having the same extent, as a triangle and a square of equal area.
a thing, amount, word, etc. that is equal in value, meaning or purpose to something else. Send €20 or the equivalent in your own currency. equivalent of something the modern equivalent of the Roman baths.
adj. 1. a. Equal, as in value, force, or meaning. b. Having similar or identical effects. 2. Being essentially equal, all things considered: a wish that was equivalent to a command. 3. Mathematics. a. Capable of being put into a one-to-one relationship. Used of two sets. b. Having virtually identical or corresponding parts. c.
Noun. Verb. Filter. adjective. Equal in quantity, value, force, meaning, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Having the same valence. Webster's New World. Having similar or identical effects. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Equal in area, volume, etc., but not of the same shape. Webster's New World.
From Longman Business Dictionary e‧quiv‧a‧lent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ noun [ countable] something that is equal in value, amount, quality etc to something else The Japanese bank had the equivalent of $131 billion in assets on March 31. —equivalent adjective It must issue 5 million new shares or equivalent convertible securities to complete the deal. → ca...
