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equivalentMain Entry: equiv·a·lent Pronunciation: \-lənt\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin aequivalent-, aequivalens, present participle of aequivalēre to have equal power, from Latin aequi- + valēre to be strong — more at wield Date: 15th century 1 : equal in force, amount, or value; also : equal in area or volume but not superposable <a square equivalent to a triangle> synonyms see same — equivalent noun — equiv·a·lent·ly adverb
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