equivalent
intermediateB2/ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lɪnt/ · e-quiv-a-lent
Being equal in value, function, or meaning.
Meanings
Being equal in value, function, or meaning.
قیمت، فعل یا معنی میں برابر ہونا۔
مساوی
masawi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- equivalent value
- equivalent terms
- equivalent exchange
Example Sentences
In mathematics, one plus one is equivalent to two.
ریاضی میں، ایک اور ایک دو کے مساوی ہے۔
Riyazi mein, aik aur aik do ke masawi hai.
The exchange rate makes the dollar equivalent to 75 rupees.
ایکسچینج ریٹ ڈالر کو 75 روپے کے مساوی بناتا ہے۔
Exchange rate dollar ko 75 rupee ke masawi banata hai.
Her experience is equivalent to several years of formal education.
اس کا تجربہ کئی سال کی رسمی تعلیم کے مساوی ہے۔
Us ka tajurba kai saal ki rasmi taleem ke masawi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'equal' and 'valent' (like a balance scale) to remember equivalent.
Imagine two weights on a scale that balance each other perfectly.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
وہ ہم نہیں ہیں جو توڑ دیں اپنا وعدہ، ہم تو وفا کے ایک معنے کے مساوی ہیں!
Woh hum nahi hain jo tod dein apna wada, Hum to wafa ke aik ma’ne ke masawi hain!
We are not those who break their promise, We are equivalent to one meaning of loyalty!
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بھرے پیٹ کی باتیں کمزور نہ ہوتی ہیں۔
Bharay pet ki baatein kamzor nahin hoti hain.
The words of a full stomach are not weak.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "aequivalens" — equal value
First known use: 15th century
The word 'equivalent' first appeared in English in the late Middle Ages, derived from Latin roots meaning 'equal in value'.