English

Detailed Synonyms for equivalent in English

equivalent:

equivalent [the ~] noun

  1. the equivalent
    the equivalent
  2. the equivalent
    the countervalue; the equivalent
  3. the equivalent
    – the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen 1
    the equivalent; the equivalent weight; the combining weight; the eq
    – the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen 1
  4. the equivalent
    – a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc 1
    the equivalent
    – a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc 1
    • equivalent [the ~] noun
      • send two dollars or the equivalent in stamps1

equivalent adj

  1. equivalent
  2. equivalent
    – being essentially equal to something 1
    equivalent; tantamount
    – being essentially equal to something 1
    • equivalent adj
      • a wish that was equivalent to a command1
    • tantamount adj
      • his statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt1

Related Words for "equivalent":

  • equivalents, equivalently

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Related Definitions for "equivalent":

  1. being essentially equal to something1
    • a wish that was equivalent to a command1
  2. the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen1
  3. a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc1
    • send two dollars or the equivalent in stamps1

Related Synonyms for equivalent