equivalent in German
equivalent in German is gleichwertig, äquivalent, entsprechend — equivalent means equal in value, meaning, or effect, though not necessarily identical.
equivalent in German
gleichwertig
Similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.
äquivalent
Similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.
entsprechend
Similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.
äquivalent
(mathematics, category theory) Of two categories, (informally) such that one is essentially a relabeling of the other; (formally) related by a pair of functors such the composition of the one with the other is naturally isomorphic to the identity functor.
gleichwertig
(mathematics, category theory) Of two categories, (informally) such that one is essentially a relabeling of the other; (formally) related by a pair of functors such the composition of the one with the other is naturally isomorphic to the identity functor.
Äquivalent
Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.
Entsprechung
Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.
What does "equivalent" mean?
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adj Equal in value, meaning, or effect, though not necessarily identical.
"A US gallon is roughly equivalent to 3.8 liters."
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noun Something that has the same value, function, or effect as something else.
"There's no exact British equivalent of this American dish."
equivalent in a sentence
- A US gallon is roughly equivalent to 3.8 liters.
- Her role is equivalent to that of a manager, though her title is different.
- There's no exact British equivalent of this American dish.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "equivalent" in German?
"equivalent" in German is gleichwertig, äquivalent, entsprechend. equivalent means: Equal in value, meaning, or effect, though not necessarily identical.
How do you use "equivalent" in a sentence?
Example: "A US gallon is roughly equivalent to 3.8 liters." In German, "equivalent" is gleichwertig, äquivalent, entsprechend.
Are there other ways to say "equivalent" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "equivalent": gleichwertig, äquivalent, entsprechend, Äquivalent, Entsprechung.
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