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Definition of equivalently

equivalently

/ɪˈkwɪv.əl.ənt.li/
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Adjective:equivalent
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equivalently Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a manner that is equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; correspondingly.

Example

"A 20 percent discount can be expressed equivalently as paying four-fifths of the original price."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "equivalent" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly"; "equivalent" derives from Late Latin aequivalentem, from aequus ("equal") and valere ("to be worth").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Equivalently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/equivalently
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