equivalence

UK
/ɪˈkwɪv.əl.əns/
US
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Translations

equivalencenoun
equivalences
pl
The equivalence of the two statements was proven in the theorem.
Эквивалентность двух утверждений была доказана в теореме.
The equivalence of their contributions was acknowledged by the committee.
Равнозначность их вкладов была признана комитетом.
equivalenceadjective
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Used attributively in technical expressions (e.g., "equivalence relation", "equivalence principle").

Definitions

equivalencenoun
The condition of being equal or equivalent in value, worth, function, etc.
The equivalence of the two currencies was established by the central bank.
In logic and mathematics, a relationship between two statements or expressions that are both true or both false.
The teacher explained the concept of logical equivalence to the students.
equivalenceadjective
Denoting or relating to equivalence; pertaining to a state of being equal or interchangeable, usually appearing before another noun.
Einstein's equivalence principle states that gravitational and inertial mass are indistinguishable.