equivalent

Describes something that is equal in value, amount, function, or meaning to something else.

ruОписывает то, что равноценно по значению, количеству, функции или смыслу чему-либо другому.esDescribe algo que es igual en valor, cantidad, función o significado a otra cosa; que tiene el mismo efecto o importancia que algo más.frSe dit de ce qui est égal en valeur, en quantité, en fonction ou en sens à autre chose.deBeschreibt etwas, das in Wert, Menge, Funktion oder Bedeutung einem anderen gleichwertig oder gleichbedeutend ist.ptDescreve algo que tem o mesmo valor, significado, quantidade, função ou efeito que outra coisa; que pode substituir ou corresponder a algo de forma equivalente.zh表示在价值、数量、功能或意义上与另一事物相等或相当。arيصف ما يساوي غيره في القيمة أو المقدار أو الوظيفة أو المعنى. ويُستعمل للأشياء التي تناظر غيرها أو تقوم مقامها.

1. Equal in value or function B2 formal

   Having the same value, amount, meaning, or function as something else.

   • One dollar is equivalent to about 0.85 euros.
   • The two words are equivalent in meaning.
   • This certificate is equivalent to a university degree.

   ruЭквивалентныйesequivalentefrÉquivalent (égal en valeur ou fonction)deGleichwertigptEquivalentezh等价的arمكافئ

   Synonymes: analogouscommensuratecomparablecorrespondingequalidenticalinterchangeableparallelsametantamount

   Antonymes: differentunequal

2. Corresponding or comparable B2 formal

   Being essentially equal in effect or significance.

   • His silence was equivalent to an admission of guilt.
   • The new law is equivalent to the previous one in its impact.
   • A lack of sleep is equivalent to a decline in cognitive function.

   ruРавнозначныйesequivalentefrÉquivalent (correspondant ou comparable)deGleichwertigptEquivalentezh相当的arمُكافئ

   Synonymes: alikeanalogouscommensuratecomparablecorrespondingequalparalleltantamount

   Antonymes: differentdisparatedissimilarincomparableunequal

• more equivalent comparative form
• most equivalent superlative form

A noun referring to something that is equal in value, amount, function, or meaning to something else.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее нечто равное по ценности, количеству, функции или значению чему-либо другому.esSustantivo que designa algo que es igual en valor, cantidad, función o significado a otra cosa.frNom désignant quelque chose d'égal en valeur, en quantité, en fonction ou en signification à une autre chose.deSubstantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das einer anderen Sache in Wert, Menge, Funktion oder Bedeutung gleichwertig ist; auch eine Person oder Sache, die eine andere ersetzt oder ihr entspricht.ptSubstantivo que designa algo igual em valor, quantidade, função ou significado a outra coisa; pessoa ou coisa que corresponde a outra em função ou valor.zh指在价值、数量、功能或意义上与另一事物相等或相当的事物。arاسم يشير إلى شيء مساوٍ لشيء آخر في القيمة أو الكمية أو الوظيفة أو المعنى.

1. Equal in value or function B2 formal

   A thing that is equal in value, amount, meaning, or importance to something else.

   • This diploma is the equivalent of a university degree.
   • The new currency is the equivalent of the old one.
   • She received the equivalent of a full scholarship.

   ruЭквивалентesequivalentefrÉquivalent (égal en valeur ou fonction)deÄquivalentptEquivalentezh等同物arالمكافئ

   Synonymes: corollarycounterpartequalmatchparallelpeertwin

   Antonymes: differentdissimilarunequalunlike

2. Corresponding counterpart B2 formal

   A person or thing that corresponds to another in function or position.

   • The British Prime Minister is the equivalent of the US President in terms of power.
   • This machine is the equivalent of the older model.
   • The role of a manager here is the equivalent of a director in other companies.

   ruЭквивалентesequivalentefréquivalent (correspondant)deÄquivalentptEquivalentezh对应物arالمكافئ

   Synonymes: corollarycounterpartequalmatchparallelpeertwin

• equivalents plural form
• equivalents' possessive plural form
• equivalent's possessive singular form