CEFR C1

equivalence

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: equality, sameness, parity, correspondence

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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

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Antonyms of equivalence

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