- equivalent⇄adj. 1. equal; the same in value, measure, force, effect, meaning, power, importance, or significance.
Ex. Nodding your head is equivalent to saying yes.
(SYN) tantamount.
2. (Geometry.) equal in extent, but not having the same form. - equivalent⇄adv. equivalently.
- equivalent⇄equivalent, adjective, noun.
- equivalent⇄noun 1. something equal in value or worth.
Ex. Five pennies are the equivalent of a nickel. Pay me for the suit or give me its equivalent in trade at your store.
2. a word, expression, sign, or the like, of equal meaning or import.
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