equivalent
gb/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/ us/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2900
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B1
property
1
Equal in value or meaning
Having the same value, use, or meaning as something else.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is equivalent to [something else]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'equivalent' with 'similar'. 'Equivalent' means exactly the same in value, function, or meaning, not just alike.
Visawe
equal (Often interchangeable, but 'equal' is more general and less formal than 'equivalent', which is common in technical or precise contexts.)
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comparable (Suggests similarity in worth or importance but not exact equality.)
Vinyume
different (Indicates that two things are not the same in value, meaning, or effect.)
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unequal (Specifically refers to a lack of equality in value, size, or status.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
mathematically equivalent
|equivalent amount
|roughly equivalent
|equivalent value
|equivalent statement
Mada
mathematics
|comparison
|logic
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- One euro is roughly equivalent to one US dollar at the current exchange rate.
- Her role in the project is equivalent to that of a manager.
- In math, two fractions are equivalent if they have the same value.
- The job offers an equivalent salary but better benefits.
- These two statements are logically equivalent.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- One meter is equivalent to 100 centimeters.
- This word is equivalent to that word in English.
- Ten dollars is equivalent to about nine euros.
- The two tests are equivalent in difficulty.
- Two plus three is equivalent to five.
Nomino
B1
entity
2
Thing equal to another
Something that has the same value, use, or meaning as something else.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is the equivalent of [something else]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use 'equal' instead of 'equivalent' as a noun, but 'equal' as a noun is rare and formal.
Visawe
counterpart (Refers to a person or thing that corresponds to another in function or position.)
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match (Can mean something that fits or corresponds closely but may not imply exact equality.)
Vinyume
opposite (Describes something that is completely different in nature or meaning.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
modern equivalent
|exact equivalent
|closest equivalent
|cultural equivalent
Mada
comparison
|mathematics
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The British pound is the closest equivalent to the US dollar.
- There’s no exact equivalent for this word in English.
- A smartphone today is the modern equivalent of a personal computer from 20 years ago.
- The metric equivalent of a mile is about 1.6 kilometers.
- This dish is the vegetarian equivalent of beef stew.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- A kilometer is the metric equivalent of 0.62 miles.
- This game is the modern equivalent of chess.
- There is no English equivalent for this word.
- Tea is the British equivalent of coffee in America.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
equivalent
IPA
GB/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
US/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
Silabi na mkazo
equi - val - ent (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (val)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: equivalent
Noun
- Base: equivalent
- Plural: equivalents
Familia ya neno
Semi
equivalent to
1/ɪkwˈɪvələnt tə/
fixed phrase
Having same value/effect as
Means something has the same value, use, or result as something else.
Mifano
- His income is equivalent to mine.
- Losing this contract would be equivalent to losing half our business.
metric equivalent
1/mˈɛtɹɪk ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
fixed phrase
technical
Metric match for non-metric measure
A measurement in the metric system that is the same as a measurement in another system.
Mifano
- The metric equivalent of one inch is 2.54 centimeters.
- What's the metric equivalent for a gallon?
modern equivalent
1/mˈɑdɚn ɪkwˈɪvələnt/
fixed phrase
Contemporary thing equal to older one
A thing today that has the same use or meaning as something from the past.
Mifano
- Email is the modern equivalent of sending letters.
- Streaming services are the modern equivalent of video rental stores.