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equivalent

equivalent

Meaning of equivalent

English

having the same value, meaning or effect

Deutsch

den gleichen Wert, die gleiche Bedeutung oder Wirkung habend

equivalent

Pronunciation

British English
/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
American English
/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

equivalent with German translation

equivalent usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The two words are equivalent.

Die beiden Wörter sind äquivalent.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Both offers are equivalent.

Beide Angebote sind äquivalent.

equivalent synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between equivalent, corresponding, equal, comparable, and identical

C
🇬🇧English
corresponding

matching or similar in another situation

often

ENSales rose compared to the corresponding month last year.

E
🇬🇧English
equal

the same in amount or rights

very often

ENCut the cake into equal pieces.

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C
🇬🇧English
comparable

similar enough to compare

often

ENPrices here are comparable to those in Paris.

I
🇬🇧English
identical

exactly the same; stronger

often

ENThe twins wore identical coats.

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Questions about this word

What does equivalent mean?

having the same value, meaning or effect

How do you pronounce equivalent?

equivalent is pronounced [ɪˈkwɪvələnt].

How is equivalent used in a sentence?

Die beiden Wörter sind äquivalent. Translation: The two words are equivalent.

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