Noun: equivalence i'kwi-vu-lun(t)s
- A state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
"The exchange rate maintained equivalence between the two currencies";
- equality, equation, par
- Essential equality and interchangeability
"The equivalence of the two proofs was demonstrated by the mathematician"
- 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