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Noun: equivalence  i'kwi-vu-lun(t)s
  1. A state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
    "The exchange rate maintained equivalence between the two currencies";
    - equality, equation, par
     
  2. Essential equality and interchangeability
    "The equivalence of the two proofs was demonstrated by the mathematician"
     
  3. Qualities that are comparable
    "There was no equivalence between the two job offers";
    - comparison, compare, comparability

Sounds like: envoi, envoye, equivalent

Derived forms: equivalences

Type of: alikeness [rare], equality, likeness, position, similitude, status

Antonym: nonequivalence

Encyclopedia: Equivalence