1. the state of being equal in value, amount, function, or meaning
2. a relationship between two mathematical expressions or logical statements that have the same value or truth
Usage: mathematics; logic

Examples

• The equivalence of the two currencies made trading easier.
• Students must understand the equivalence between fractions and decimals.
• The treaty established equivalence in military strength between the nations.
• There is no equivalence between these two completely different situations.
• The mathematical equivalence of the equations was proven through algebraic manipulation.
• The professor explained the logical equivalence of the two statements.
• Cultural equivalence doesn’t always exist when translating between languages.