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equivalent — eq·uiv·a·lent n: something that performs substantially the same function as another thing in substantially the same way compare aggregation, combination, invention ◇ Under patent law, a patentee may bring a claim for infringement against the… … Law dictionary
Equivalent — E*quiv a*lent ([ e]*kw[i^]v [.a]*lent), n. 1. Something equivalent; that which is equal in value, worth, weight, or force; as, to offer an equivalent for damage done. [1913 Webster] He owned that, if the Test Act were repealed, the Protestants… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Equivalent variation — (EV) is a measure of how much more money a consumer would pay before a price increase to avert the price increase. Because the meaning of equivalent may be unclear, it is also called extortionary variation . John Hicks (1939) is attributed with… … Wikipedia
Equivalent — E*quiv a*lent ([ e]*kw[i^]v [.a]*lent), a. [L. aequivalens, entis, p. pr. of aequivalere to have equal power; aequus equal + valere to be strong, be worth: cf. F. [ e]quivalent. See {Equal}, and {Valiant}.] 1. Equal in worth or value, force,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
equivalent — ► ADJECTIVE (often equivalent to) 1) equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc. 2) having the same or a similar effect. ► NOUN ▪ a person or thing that is equivalent to another. DERIVATIVES equivalence noun equivalency noun … English terms dictionary
equivalent — [ē kwiv′ə lənt, ikwiv′ə lənt] adj. [ME < OFr < LL aequivalens, prp. of aequivalere, to have equal power: see EQUI & VALUE] 1. equal in quantity, value, force, meaning, etc. 2. Chem. having the same valence 3. Geom. equal in area, volume,… … English World dictionary
Meaning (philosophy of language) — The nature of meaning, its definition, elements, and types, was discussed by philosophers Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas. According to them meaning is a relationship between two sorts of things: signs and the kinds of things they mean (intend … Wikipedia
equivalent */*/ — I UK [ɪˈkwɪvələnt] / US adjective with the same size, value, importance, or meaning as something else The price is £30,000, or the equivalent amount in euros. Applicants should have a BSc or equivalent degree. equivalent to: This amount of… … English dictionary
equivalent — e|quiv|a|lent1 [ ı kwıvələnt ] adjective ** of the same size, value, importance, or meaning as something else: The price is $30,000, or the equivalent amount in Euros. The successful applicant will have a bachelor s or an equivalent degree.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
equivalent*/ — [ɪˈkwɪvələnt] adj I of the same size, value, importance, or meaning as something else The price is £30, 000, or the equivalent amount in Euros.[/ex] a distance equivalent to a return flight from Moscow to Beijing[/ex] II noun [C] equivalent… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
