equivalent

Equivalent is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
• (US) IPA: /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
• (UK) IPA: /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

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Adjective

Positive equivalent

Comparative more equivalent

Superlative most equivalent

1. If two things are equivalent, they are of equal value or acceptability.

   Dolphins have very large brains, roughly equivalent to the size of a human brain.

Related words

• equivalence

Noun

Singular equivalent

Plural equivalents

1. (countable) An equivalent is something of equal value of acceptability.

   Living in Thailand costs the equivalent of just £10 per day.