NONEQUIVALENT Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

nonequivalent

adjective

Definition of nonequivalent

as in disparate

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Adjective

In our conspiratorial age, the idea that there are fine, obscure relationships between seemingly disparate things is a thought seductive on the surface but oftentimes shallow underneath.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
But Hägglund and a small group of international scientists are pushing to make this happen — and organize what's been a niche and disparate area of research.

— Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of disparate

Adjective

Computer simulations helped the researchers compare different fiber arrangements, including checkerboard and zigzag patterns.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
The contracts negotiated with the UC do not mention different salaries for visa holders versus citizens.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of different

Adjective

Interestingly, Gilroy uses the actor in a not-too-dissimilar way to some of those earlier parts.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
In fact, the Flyers’ roster isn’t all that dissimilar to the one that reached the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in May.

— Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of dissimilar

Adjective

By combining them in different proportions, the researchers can create 16 distinguishable colours and at least 300 different shades.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Given medium, proportions, and form, from a distance Shift is barely distinguishable from the land.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinguishable

Adjective

Once sequestered, jurors are not allowed any contact with the outside world and - unlike in many US jurisdictions - their deliberations must remain confidential.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Kara isn’t the only superhero with a tragic origin story – but unlike, say, that guy who dresses up as a bat and fights crime after the deaths of his mom and dad, Kara hits up a dive bar and plays with her dog to cope.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Definition of unlike

Adjective

The 30-year-old André-Oort conjecture about the structure of something called Shimura varieties was finally proved, as was the 85-year-old Van der Waerden conjecture, which estimates how many polynomials have noninterchangeable roots.

— Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
Van der Waerden was interested in how many polynomials have noninterchangeable roots.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 21 Apr. 2022

Definition of noninterchangeable

Adjective

The show is about the conglomeration of various immigrant groups and people taking advantage of one another in different ways in the Central Valley in California of that era.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
Arden wouldn’t disclose which ones would feature, but various accounts by fashion publications previously reported that Winehouse also wore Alien by Thierry Mugler, Vera Wang Princess, and Givenchy’s Hot Couture.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of various

Adjective

Today a myriad of arts organizations champion wildly diverse missions.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Wendi Weston, Sacramento County program coordinator for Master Food Preservers, said cultural and local education are core aspects of the group’s work, as California’s diverse population brings a melting pot of cuisines with it.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026

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