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