equivalent
English meaning: Equivalent
Definition
Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.
Example
“A kilometre is the equivalent of roughly 0.62 miles.”
Another example: “Eating that meal is the calorie equivalent of two chocolate bars.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral noun or adjective for something equal in value, function, or meaning to another ('the metric equivalent', 'a cash equivalent'). Common in comparison, science, and finance. As an adjective, often followed by 'to'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Late Latin 'aequivalentem' (of equal worth), from 'aequi-' (equal) plus 'valere' (to be worth); entered English in the 15th century.
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Common Collocations
- the equivalent of
- cash equivalent
- roughly equivalent
- equivalent to
- metric equivalent
- functionally equivalent
Word Forms
equivalent (n/adj); equivalents (pl); equivalence (n); equivalently (adv)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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