Definition of equivalence Equivalence

/ɪkwɪˈvʌlʌns/ - [ikwivuluns] - eq•ui•va•lence

We found 14 definitions of equivalence from 5 different sources.

What does equivalence mean?

Noun Plural: equivalences
equivalence - essential equality and interchangeability
		nonequivalence not interchangeable
		equality the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
equivalence - qualities that are comparable; "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare"
		comparison, compare, comparability
		alikeness, likeness, similitude picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing
equivalence - a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best"
		equality, equation, par
		status, position the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life"
		egalite, egality social and political equality; "egality represents an extreme leveling of society"

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equivalence (Noun)
The condition of being equivalent or essentially equal.
equivalence (Noun)
An equivalence relation ; ≡; ~.
equivalence (Noun)
The relationship between two propositions that are either both true or both false.
equivalence (Verb)
To be equivalent or equal to; to counterbalance.

equivalence (n.)
The condition of being equivalent or equal; equality of worth, value, signification, or force; as, an equivalence of definitions.
equivalence (n.)
Equal power or force; equivalent amount.
equivalence (n.)
The quantity of the combining power of an atom, expressed in hydrogen units; the number of hydrogen atoms can combine with, or be exchanged for; valency. See Valence.
equivalence (n.)
The degree of combining power as determined by relative weight. See Equivalent, n., 2.
equivalence (v. t.)
To be equivalent or equal to; to counterbalance.