Dictionary Entry
equivalent
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/Word FrequencyCommon (5.36)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.
In a Sentence
“Writers often choose equivalent when discussing complex ideas.”
Published Usage Examples
“At our club, the minimum requirement for becoming an instructor for any class is that you have taken a dog through obedience competition to earn a title equivalent or higher than the level that you are teaching.”
“Kol tribe, and Bhumij, another term equivalent to Bhuiya, of a second branch.”
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Origin
Latin, from aequus 'equal' + valere 'to be strong'.
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