equivalence (redirected from Equivalences)

e·quiv·a·lence  (-kwv-lns)

n.

1. The state or condition of being equivalent; equality.

2. Mathematics An equivalence relation.

3. Logic The relationship that holds for two propositions that are either both true or both false, so that the affirmation of one and the denial of the other results in contradiction.

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equivalence [ɪˈkwɪvələns], equivalency

n

1. the state of being equivalent or interchangeable

2. (Philosophy / Logic) Maths Logic

a.  the relationship between two statements, each of which implies the other

b.  the binary truth-function that takes the value true when both component sentences are true or when both are false, corresponding to English if and only if. Symbol: ≡ or ↔ , as in -(p ⋀ q) ≡ -p ⋁ -q Also called biconditional

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	equivalence - a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best" equality, equation, par status, position - the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life" egalite, egality - social and political equality; "egality represents an extreme leveling of society" tie - equality of score in a contest
	2.	equivalence - essential equality and interchangeability equality - the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status parity - functional equality nonequivalence - not interchangeable
	3.	equivalence - qualities that are comparable; "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare" comparability, compare, comparison alikeness, likeness, similitude - similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things; "man created God in his own likeness"

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equivalence

noun equality, correspondence, agreement, similarity, identity, parallel, match, parity, conformity, likeness, sameness, parallelism, evenness, synonymy, alikeness, interchangeableness the equivalence of science and rationalism

Translations

equivalence [ɪˈkwɪvələns] N → equivalencia f

equivalence [ɪˈkwɪvələns] n → équivalence f

equivalence

n → Äquivalenz f, → Entsprechung f

equivalence [ɪˈkwɪvələns] n → equivalenza

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equivalence [ɪˈkwɪvələns] n → equivalenza