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equivalently, adv.|iːˈkwɪvələntlɪ|
[f. prec. adj. + -ly2.]
1. To an equivalent amount, in an equivalent degree.
a1528Skelton How Dk. Albany, &c. 403 His grace to magnify and laude equivalently. 1786T. Jefferson Writ. (1859) I. 598 He must lessen equivalently his consumption of some other European articles in order to pay for his coffee and sugar. 1842Grove Corr. Phys. Forces (ed. 6) 171 Each force is..equivalently convertible into each other.
2. As an equivalent term, or in equivalent terms, with equivalent force or signification.
1545Udall Erasm. Par. Luke (1548) Pref. 5 b, Whose full importyng cannot with one mere Englishe worde equiualently be interpreted. 1631J. Burges Answ. Rejoined 201 The termes..are not vsed disiunctiuely but equiualently. 1805H. Tooke Purley (1840) 265 Certain is was used in the same manner equivalently to certes.
†3. Virtually, in effect. (In 17th c. often opposed to expressly, formally.) Obs.
1644Hunton Vid. Treat. Monarchy iv. 30 When the promise or Oath..amounts either expressely or equivalently to a relaxation of the bond of subjection. 1648J. Goodwin Right & Might, Either formally or equivalently the same. 1652L. S. People's Liberty viii. 14 The major part of the suffrages is equivalently the whole number. 1655Fuller Ch. Hist. Index, Athelwolphus Monarch of the Saxons maketh (equivalently) a Parliament act for the paying of Tithes. a1677Barrow Wks. (1687) I. 285 We seldom, in kind or equivalently, are our selves clear of that which we charge upon others. 1689Treat. Monarchy ii. i. 37 By the Grant of the former Laws..he did equivalently put himself into the State of Legal Monarchs. |