equivalence
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.equiv·a·lence
noun \i-ˈkwiv-lən(t)s, -ˈkwi-və-\Definition of EQUIVALENCE
1
a : the state or property of being equivalent b : the relation holding between two statements if they are either both true or both false so that to affirm one and to deny the other would result in a contradiction
2
: a presentation of terms as equivalent
3
: equality in metrical value of a regular foot and one in which there are substitutions
See Examples of EQUIVALENCE
- the equivalence of the two propositions
- <moviegoers who mistakenly believe that there is an equivalence between the personality of an actor and that of his character>
First Known Use of EQUIVALENCE
circa 1541
Related to EQUIVALENCE
- Synonyms
- coequality, coordinateness, equality, equivalency, par, parity, sameness
- Antonyms
- imparity, inequality, nonequivalence
equiv·a·lence
noun \i-ˈkwiv(-ə)-lən(t)s\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of EQUIVALENCE
: the state or property of being equivalent
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