Pronunciation: /ɪˈkwɪv(ə)l(ə)nt/
adjective
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equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.: one unit is equivalent to one glass of wine
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(equivalent to) having the same or a similar effect as: some regulations are equivalent to censorship
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Mathematics belonging to the same equivalence class.
noun
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1a person or thing that is equal to or corresponds with another in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.: the French equivalent of the Bank of England
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2 (also equivalent weight) Chemistry the mass of a particular substance that can combine with or displace one gram of hydrogen or eight grams of oxygen, used in expressing combining powers, especially of elements.
