equivalent
Having the same value, use, meaning, or effect as something else, even if the appearance or form is different. It is frequently used to compare quantities, qualifications, or functions across different systems.
Ejemplos
3 de 5Is a medium latte equivalent to two small ones in terms of caffeine content?
Is a medium latte equivalent to two small ones in terms of caffeine content?
The committee decided that his previous work experience was equivalent to a master's degree.
The committee decided that his previous work experience was equivalent to a master's degree.
Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.
Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Break it down: 'Equi-' means equal, and '-valent' comes from the same root as 'value'. It literally means 'equal value'.
Quiz rápido
The salary offered was ________ to what he was making at his previous job.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: equivalent
Ejemplos
Is a medium latte equivalent to two small ones in terms of caffeine content?
everydayIs a medium latte equivalent to two small ones in terms of caffeine content?
The committee decided that his previous work experience was equivalent to a master's degree.
formalThe committee decided that his previous work experience was equivalent to a master's degree.
Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.
informalBuying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.
In mathematical logic, two statements are equivalent if they are both true or both false under the same conditions.
academicIn mathematical logic, two statements are equivalent if they are both true or both false under the same conditions.
The company offers a benefits package equivalent to those provided by top-tier tech firms.
businessThe company offers a benefits package equivalent to those provided by top-tier tech firms.
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
the equivalent of
the equivalent of
no direct equivalent
no direct equivalent
be equivalent to
be equivalent to
Se confunde a menudo con
Equal refers to identity in size or amount, while equivalent refers to identity in value, function, or meaning.
Notas de uso
Equivalent is commonly followed by the preposition 'to'. It is very common in academic and technical writing when translating concepts between different cultures or measurement systems.
Errores comunes
Learners often mistakenly use 'with' after equivalent; always use 'to' (e.g., 'equivalent to' not 'equivalent with').
Truco para recordar
Break it down: 'Equi-' means equal, and '-valent' comes from the same root as 'value'. It literally means 'equal value'.
Origen de la palabra
From the Late Latin word 'aequivalentem', meaning 'having equal power or value'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
Often used in international contexts to compare educational degrees or professional certifications across different countries.
Quiz rápido
The salary offered was ________ to what he was making at his previous job.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: equivalent
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