equivalent

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Synonyms: equivalence, equivale, equivalency, equivalents, equiparent, inequivalent

Antonyms: equivalence, equivale, equivalency, equivalents, equiparent, inequivalent

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Adjective

1. [[similar|Similar]] or [[identical]] in [[value]], [[meaning]] or [[effect]]; [[virtually]] [[equal]].
2. {{lb|en|mathematics}} Of two [[set]]s, having a one-to-one [[correspondence]].
3. {{lb|en|mathematics}} Relating to the [[corresponding]] [[element]]s of an [[equivalence relation]].
4. {{lb|en|mathematics|category theory}} Of two [[category|categories]], (''informally'') such that one is essentially a [[relabel]]ing of the other; (''formally'') related by a pair of [[functor]]s such the composition of the one with the other is [[natural isomorphism|naturally isomorphic]] to the [[identity]] functor.
5. {{lb|en|chemistry}} Having the equal [[ability]] to [[combine]].
6. {{lb|en|cartography}} Of a map, [[equal-area]].
7. {{lb|en|geometry}} Equal in measure but not admitting of [[superposition]]; applied to [[magnitude]]s.

Noun

1. Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.
2. {{lb|en|chemistry}} An [[equivalent weight]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make equivalent to; to [[equal]].

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