equivalence (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪˈkwɪvələns/

Definition

The state of being equal or having the same value, meaning, or function.

Examples

• The treaty ensures the equivalence of academic degrees between the two countries.

• There is no perfect equivalence between the original poem and its translation.

• The scientist demonstrated the functional equivalence of the two chemical compounds.

Synonyms of equivalence

Words with a similar meaning to equivalence:

• equality
• sameness
• parity
• correspondence

Antonyms of equivalence

Words with the opposite meaning to equivalence:

• difference
• disparity

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