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1. (n.) equivalence
the state or fact of being equivalent; equality in value, force, significance, etc.
2. equivalence
an instance of this; an equivalent.
3. equivalence
the state of having equal chemical valence.
4. equivalence
Logic.
5. equivalence
the relation between two propositions such that they are either both true or both false.
6. equivalence
the relation between two propositions such that each logically implies the other.
7. (adj.) equivalence
(of a logical or mathematical relationship) reflexive, symmetrical, and transitive.
Etymology: (1535–45; < MF < ML)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) equality, equivalence, equation, par
a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
"on a par with the best"
2. (noun) equivalence
essential equality and interchangeability
3. (noun) comparison, compare, equivalence, comparability
qualities that are comparable
"no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) equivalence
the condition of being equivalent or equal; equality of worth, value, signification, or force; as, an equivalence of definitions
2. (noun) equivalence
equal power or force; equivalent amount
3. (noun) equivalence
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. See Valence
4. (noun) equivalence
the degree of combining power as determined by relative weight. See Equivalent, n., 2
5. (verb) equivalence
to be equivalent or equal to; to counterbalance
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