B2 adjective 중립

equivalent

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

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.

예시

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1

Is 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?

2

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.

3

Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.

Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.

어휘 가족

명사
equivalence
Verb
equate
부사
equivalently
형용사
equivalent
관련
equivalency
💡

암기 팁

Break it down: 'Equi-' means equal, and '-valent' comes from the same root as 'value'. It literally means 'equal value'.

빠른 퀴즈

The salary offered was ________ to what he was making at his previous job.

정답!

정답은: equivalent

예시

1

Is a medium latte equivalent to two small ones in terms of caffeine content?

everyday

Is a medium latte equivalent to two small ones in terms of caffeine content?

2

The committee decided that his previous work experience was equivalent to a master's degree.

formal

The committee decided that his previous work experience was equivalent to a master's degree.

3

Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.

informal

Buying this high-end PC is basically equivalent to burning your savings.

4

In mathematical logic, two statements are equivalent if they are both true or both false under the same conditions.

academic

In mathematical logic, two statements are equivalent if they are both true or both false under the same conditions.

5

The company offers a benefits package equivalent to those provided by top-tier tech firms.

business

The company offers a benefits package equivalent to those provided by top-tier tech firms.

어휘 가족

명사
equivalence
Verb
equate
부사
equivalently
형용사
equivalent
관련
equivalency

자주 쓰는 조합

roughly equivalent roughly equivalent
functional equivalent functional equivalent
cash equivalent cash equivalent
directly equivalent directly equivalent
substantially equivalent substantially equivalent

자주 쓰는 구문

the equivalent of

the equivalent of

no direct equivalent

no direct equivalent

be equivalent to

be equivalent to

자주 혼동되는 단어

equivalent vs equal

Equal refers to identity in size or amount, while equivalent refers to identity in value, function, or meaning.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often mistakenly use 'with' after equivalent; always use 'to' (e.g., 'equivalent to' not 'equivalent with').

💡

암기 팁

Break it down: 'Equi-' means equal, and '-valent' comes from the same root as 'value'. It literally means 'equal value'.

📖

어원

From the Late Latin word 'aequivalentem', meaning 'having equal power or value'.

문법 패턴

Used as an adjective: 'X is equivalent to Y' Used as a noun: 'The English equivalent of the word is...' Followed by a noun phrase or a gerund
🌍

문화적 맥락

Often used in international contexts to compare educational degrees or professional certifications across different countries.

빠른 퀴즈

The salary offered was ________ to what he was making at his previous job.

정답!

정답은: equivalent

관련 단어

contrahumary

C1

Describing an ideology, action, or technology that opposes or deviates from standard human nature, ethics, or biological limitations. It is frequently used in academic contexts to discuss concepts that challenge traditional humanistic values or the preservation of the human essence.

disanthropine

C1

To divest of human characteristics, interests, or associations. This verb is primarily used to describe the process of removing human-centric bias or stripping a subject of its human qualities to achieve a more objective or alien perspective.

overformant

C1

Describing a sound or speech signal that possesses excessive or exaggerated resonant frequencies known as formants. In acoustics and phonetics, this term refers to an unnatural vocal quality where spectral peaks are over-emphasized, often occurring in synthetic speech.

homochroner

C1

To synchronize or align multiple events, data points, or historical records so that they occur or are represented within the same chronological time frame. This technical verb is primarily used in specialized academic or data-driven contexts to ensure temporal consistency across different variables.

underclarful

C1

To explain a concept or process in a way that is intentionally or unintentionally less clear than the original subject, often by using excessive jargon or convoluted logic. It describes the act of obfuscating a topic while ostensibly trying to clarify it.

ansalvty

C1

To meticulously examine discarded, failed, or complex material in order to extract and recover specific items of value. This verb is primarily used in technical and analytical contexts where the recovery process requires a high degree of precision and scrutiny.

rechronship

C1

A specialized term referring to the process or state of re-establishing chronological order or temporal alignment between disparate data sets, events, or historical records. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe the restoration of a logical time-based sequence after a disruption or error.

anteportfy

C1

A structural or conceptual preliminary entrance or staging area located before a main gate or portal. It functions as a buffer zone for security, sorting, or preparation before entry into a primary restricted space.

antisolist

C1

Describing a preference for collective or ensemble performance rather than individual soloing. It characterizes an artistic or philosophical approach that prioritizes group harmony and collaborative contribution over the spotlighting of a single individual.

trifigous

C1

A trifigous is a specialized term for a structure or arrangement that possesses three distinct parts, prongs, or branches radiating from a common center. In technical and test-specific contexts, it often refers to a specific geometric configuration used to describe junctions or biological branching patterns.

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