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equivalent

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  1. same                  
 
equiv.a.lent \-l*nt\ aj [ME, fr. MF or LL; MF, fr. LL aequivalent-, 
   aequivalens, prp. of Xaequivale-re to have equal power, fr. L aequi- + 
   vale-re to be strong 1: equal in force, amount, or value; also : equal in 
   area or volum e but not admitting of superposition {a square ~ to a 
   triangle} 2: like in signification or import  3: corresponding or virtually 
   identical esp. in effect or function  obs  4: equal in might or authority  
   5: having the same chemical combining capacity  - equivalent n