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equivalent

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/ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lɪnt/ · e-quiv-a-lent

Being equal in value, function, or meaning.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Being equal in value, function, or meaning.

قیمت، فعل یا معنی میں برابر ہونا۔

مساوی

masawi

Synonyms

equalidenticalsimilarبرابرہم شکلہم نوع

Antonyms

inequivalentunequaldissimilarغیر مساوینا برابرمختلف

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.

Easily Confused With

equivocal:Equivocal means having multiple meanings or interpretations, while equivalent refers to equality in value or function.

Word Family

equivalence
nounمساوات
equate
verbبرابر کرنا

See Also

💡 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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🗣️ 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'.