Antonyms for equivalent

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : ih-kwiv-uh-luh nt or for 5, ee-kwuh-vey-luh nt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈkwɪv ə lənt or for 5, ˌi kwəˈveɪ lənt

Definition of equivalent

Origin : early 15c., from Middle French equivalent and directly from Late Latin aequivalentem (nominative aequivalens) "equivalent," present participle of aequivalere "be equivalent," from Latin aequus "equal" (see equal) + valere "be well, be worth" (see valiant). As a noun from c.1500.

adj same, similar
noun equal, counterpart

Example sentences :

There is no good English equivalent for Soto's title of Adelantado.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

The "wicked uncle" then ascended the throne, or its equivalent.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

Here we have the equivalent of exactly 24 pounds per horsepower.
Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell

All this was equivalent to my formal adoption as Mr. Stewart's son.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

If you get the laugh you have your equivalent, and the writer has his.
Extract from : « Uncles Josh's Punkin Centre Stories » by Cal Stewart

When there's money due Lockwood, he wants it, and most times he gets it or its equivalent.
Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance

The very odour of those plums in Johnny's nostrils was the equivalent of ecstasy.
Extract from : « Johnny Bear » by E. T. Seton

This quiet lie was equivalent to a confession of everything.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

The presentation of the adarga was equivalent to an offer of peace.
Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso

A nuisance on Balera, which is the equivalent of a Terran swamp.
Extract from : « Join Our Gang? » by Sterling E. Lanier

Synonyms for equivalent

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