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Meaning of 'equivalence' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Equivalence [ n.]
- The condition of being equivalent or equal; equality of worth, value, signification, or force; as, an equivalence of definitions.
- Equal power or force; equivalent amount.
- The quantity of the combining power of an atom, expressed in hydrogen units; the number of hydrogen atoms can combine with, or be exchanged for; valency. See Valence.
- The degree of combining power as determined by relative weight. See Equivalent, n., 2.
2 . Equivalence [ v. t.]
- To be equivalent or equal to; to counterbalance.

Meaning of 'equivalence' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . equivalence [ n]
Meaning (1):
- qualities that are comparable
Example in sentence:
  • beyond compare;
  • no comparison between the two books
Meaning (2):
- a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
Example in sentence:
  • on a par with the best

Nearby Words:

equability equable equableness equably equal equaled equaling equalitarian equalities equality

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