equivalencia

equivalence

noun eh-kee-bah-LEN-syah Rare

Origin: from Latin aequivalentia

Also means

equality

Usage Note

Equivalencia denotes a relationship of equal value, function, or meaning — used in mathematics, linguistics (translation equivalence), law, and academic credential recognition (equivalencia de títulos). The related adjective is equivalente and the verb is equivaler (irregular: equivale, not equivalece). Learners should note the b/v spelling: equivalencia, matching valer (to be worth).

Examples

"Existe equivalencia entre las dos unidades de medida."

Natural Translation

There is equivalence between the two units of measurement.

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