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equivalent Definition and Meaning in English (equivalent definition)

adjective
Synonyms:equalcomparablecommensurate
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Equivalent definition: Being equal in value, amount, function, meaning, or effect.

Definitions of Equivalent

  1. 1adjective

    Being equal in value, amount, function, meaning, or effect.

  2. 2noun

    A person or thing that is equal to or corresponds with another in value, amount, function, meaning, or effect.

Example Sentences

“One hour of exercise is equivalent to burning 500 calories.”

“There is no exact equivalent for this word in English.”

“The two proposals are not equivalent in their scope.”

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nounequivalence
adverbequivalently

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Equivalent definition: Being equal in value, amount, function, meaning, or effect.
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'Equivalent' translates to 'equivalent' in English. Equivalent definition: Being equal in value, amount, function, meaning, or effect.
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