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equivalence
Equivalence (noun) means the state of being equal or the same in value or effect.
noun
1
The state of being equal or the same in value or effect.
2
(mathematics) A relation between things that shows they are equal, shown by the sign ≡ or ~.
3
A link between two statements where they are always both true together or both false together.
4
(chemistry) A measure of how many hydrogen atoms a substance can combine with or replace.
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Etymology
This comes from French équivalence, from Medieval Latin aequivalentia.
Synonyms
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nonequivalence
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What is the meaning of equivalence?
"equivalence" (noun) means the state of being equal or the same in value or effect.
What is another word for equivalence?
Other words for "equivalence" include equation, par, comparability, comparison, compare, equality.
What is the opposite of equivalence?
The opposite of "equivalence" is nonequivalence.
What are the different meanings of equivalence?
"equivalence" has 3 main meanings: 1. The state of being equal or the same in value or effect; 2. (mathematics) A relation between things that shows they are equal, shown by the sign ≡ or ~; 3. A link between two statements where they are always both true together or both false together.
