noun
equivalence
Equivalence (noun) means the condition of being equivalent or essentially equal.
noun
1
The condition of being equivalent or essentially equal.
2
An equivalence relation; ≡; ~
3
The relationship between two propositions that are either both true or both false.
4
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.
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Etymology
From French équivalence, from Medieval Latin aequivalentia.
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What is the meaning of equivalence?
"equivalence" (noun) means the condition of being equivalent or essentially equal.
What are the different meanings of equivalence?
"equivalence" has 3 main meanings: 1. The condition of being equivalent or essentially equal; 2. An equivalence relation; ≡; ~; 3. The relationship between two propositions that are either both true or both false.