1. in a way that is equal in value, meaning, or effect; in an equivalent manner
Usage: commonly used in formal, academic, and technical writing

Examples

• The two formulas are mathematically equivalent; equivalently, they produce identical results.
• She could have said 'I disagree' or, equivalently, 'I don't agree with that statement.'
• The contract states that payment is due on Friday; equivalently, it must be received by end of business that day.
• In logic, 'not both A and B' is equivalently expressed as 'either not A or not B.'
• The company reduced hours by 20%; equivalently, employees now work four days per week instead of five.