equivalent

  1. Adjective.  similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.
  2. Adjective.  (mathematics) of two sets, having a one-to-one relationship.
  3. Adjective.  (mathematics) relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation.
  4. Adjective.  (chemistry) having the equal ability to combine.
  5. Adjective.  (cartography) of a map, equal-area.
  6. Noun.  anything that is virtually equal to another.
  7. Noun.  (chemistry) an equivalent weight.

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