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Synonyms & Similar Words
analogous
comparable
similar
equal
identical
matching
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parallel
commensurate
proportional
tantamount
synonymous
interchangeable
replaceable
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copy
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alike
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Meaning of Equivalent
having the same value, amount, or effect as something else
Definitions
- Having the same value, amount, or effect as something else
- * A person or thing that is equal to another in value, amount, or effect
Etymology of Equivalent
The word "equivalent" comes from the Latin "aequivalentem", which is the accusative form of "aequivalens", meaning "having equal power or value", from "aequus" meaning "equal" and "valere" meaning "to be strong"
Example Uses
- The two companies are equivalent in terms of their market share and revenue
- * The new policy is equivalent to the old one, but with some minor changes
- * The equivalent amount in euros is 100
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unequal
disparate
different
distinct
separate
unique
individual
dissimilar
unlike
unequal
non-equivalent
disproportionate
asymmetrical
uneven
inconsistent
variable
changeable
fluctuating
opposite
contrary
reverse
inverse