equivalency

[ ih-kwiv-uh-luhn-see ]
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noun,plural e·quiv·a·len·cies.

Origin of equivalency

1
From the Medieval Latin word aequivalentia, dating back to 1525–35. See equivalent, -ency

Other words from equivalency

  • non·e·quiv·a·len·cy, noun

Words Nearby equivalency

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British Dictionary definitions for equivalency

equivalency

equivalence

/ (ˌɛkwɪˈveɪlənsɪ) /


noun
  1. chem the state of having equal valencies

Derived forms of equivalency

  • equivalent, adjective

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