e|quiv|a|lence

e|quiv|a|lence
e|quiv|a|lence «ih KWIHV uh luhns», noun.
1. the condition of being equivalent; equality in value, force, power, weight, effect, importance, or significance: »

Einstein's recognition of the equivalence of mass and energy should prove an invaluable guide in the exploration of atomic phenomena (Scientific American).

2. Chemistry. a) the quality of having equal valence. b) = valence. (Cf.valence)
3. Geometry. the fact of being equal in extent, but n in form.

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  • Equivalence — E*quiv a*lence, v. t. To be equivalent or equal to; to counterbalance. [R.] Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • equivalence — e|quiv|a|lence [ ı kwıvələns ] noun count or uncount the condition of two things having the same size, value, importance, or meaning …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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