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noun | adjective equivalentequivalent1 /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ ●●○ AWL noun [countable] ETYMOLOGYequivalent1Origin: 1400-1500 French Late Latin, from aequivalere to have equal power math something that has the same value, size, purpose, etc. as something else: Some Thai words have no English equivalents.the equivalent of something They earn the equivalent of $2 per day. 2x(4y+2) is the equivalent of 8xy+4x. [Origin: 1400–1500 French, Late Latin, from aequivalere to have equal power] noun | adjective equivalentequivalent2 ●●○ AWL adjective ► equivalent in size/value/meaning etc. Dolphins’ brains are roughly equivalent in size to a human brain. ► equivalent expressions 2x(4y+2) and 8xy+4x are equivalent expressions. THESAURUSnot different► samea)the same person, place, thing, etc. is one particular person, etc. and not a different one: Harry and I went to the same school.b)used to say two or more people, things, etc. are exactly like each other: I know how you feel – I have the same problem. The same thing could happen again. ► identical exactly the same in every way: The picture is identical to the one in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. ► equal the same in size, number, or amount: The two rooms are roughly equal in size. ► equivalent the same in value, level, size, or importance as something of a different type: The visa costs $25 or the equivalent amount in pesos. ► indistinguishable formal so similar that it is impossible to see any differences: The counterfeit money was almost indistinguishable from real money. ► uniform formal always the same in all parts or in all cases: It’s important that scientists use a uniform system of measurement. ► constant always at the same level: The room is kept at a constant temperature of 68 degrees. ► consistent formal always doing something well or in the same way: Arnie is the most consistent batter on our team. ► matching matching clothes, materials, etc. are the same or closely related in style, color, and pattern, so that they look well together: The twins were dressed in matching outfits. math equal in value, purpose, rank, etc. to someone or something else: I offered him an equivalent amount in pesos.equivalent to Each barrel of oil is equivalent to about 40 gallons of gasoline.equivalent in size/value/meaning etc. Dolphins’ brains are roughly equivalent in size to a human brain. 2x(4y+2) and 8xy+4x are equivalent expressions.► see thesaurus at same1—equivalence noun [uncountable]—equivalently adverb |