Definition of Equivalence

1. Noun. A state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced. "On a par with the best"

Exact synonyms: Equality, Equation, Par
Generic synonyms: Position, Status
Specialized synonyms: Egalite, Egality, Tie
Derivative terms: Equate, Equate

2. Noun. Essential equality and interchangeability.
Generic synonyms: Equality
Specialized synonyms: Parity
Derivative terms: Equivalent
Antonyms: Nonequivalence

3. Noun. Qualities that are comparable. "Beyond compare"
Exact synonyms: Comparability, Compare, Comparison
Generic synonyms: Alikeness, Likeness, Similitude
Derivative terms: Comparable, Compare, Compare, Compare, Compare

Definition of Equivalence

1. n. The condition of being equivalent or equal; equality of worth, value, signification, or force; as, an equivalence of definitions.

2. v. t. To be equivalent or equal to; to counterbalance.

Definition of Equivalence

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Equivalence

1. The situation where two interacting species are present in concentrations just sufficient to produce occupation of all binding sites. Only used to describe high avidity interactions, especially the antibody/antigen interaction. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Equivalence

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equitableness
equitablenesses
equitably
equitant
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equitation
equitations
equites
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equitoxic
equity
equity credit line
equivalence (current term)
equivalence (current term)
equivalences
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equivalence zone
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equivalent-binary-digit factor
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equivalents
equivalent dose
equivalent extract

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