Equivalent Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Equivalent

Meaning 1 : the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen

    Synonyms : combining weight,  eq,  equivalent weight
Meaning 2 : being essentially equal to something

    Example : a wish that was equivalent to a command

    Synonyms : tantamount
Meaning 3 : a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

    Example : send two dollars or the equivalent in stamps