Äquivalent Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Äquivalent" is mainly used as adjective meaning "equivalent", "equal" or "comparable". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Äquivalent"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Äquivalent
  • Plural: die Äquivalente

Meanings of "Äquivalent" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Equal in value, function, or meaning"

"Äquivalent", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die beiden Lösungen sind äquivalent in ihrer Wirkung.The two solutions are equivalent in their effect.
  2. Ein Dollar ist äquivalent zu etwa 0,85 Euro.One dollar is equivalent to about 0.85 Euros.
  3. Diese beiden Aussagen sind äquivalent und führen zum gleichen Ergebnis.These two statements are equivalent and lead to the same result.

2.) "Something with the same value or function"

"Äquivalent", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Äquivalent zu einem Liter ist ein Kubikdezimeter.The equivalent of one liter is one cubic decimeter.
  2. In der Mathematik gibt es oft ein Äquivalent für komplexe Probleme.In mathematics, there is often an equivalent for complex problems.
  3. Ein Äquivalent für diesen Begriff existiert in vielen Sprachen.An equivalent for this term exists in many languages.
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