equivalent
/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
e · quiv · a · lent
ɪ · ˈkwɪv · ə · lənt
English Definition
adj./n. equal in value
Significado en Español
equivalente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tương đương
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Example Sentence
1 meter is equivalent to 100 centimeters.
1米等于100厘米。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
equ(etc.)+val(value)+ent(adj.)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “equivalent”:
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A
Identical
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B
Similar
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C
Equal
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D
Opposite
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C — Equal.
“equivalent” means adj./n. equal in value
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
One dollar is roughly ______ to one hundred cents.
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A
opposite
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B
equivalent
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C
superior
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D
unequal
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B — equivalent.
“equivalent” means adj./n. equal in value
Common questions about “equivalent”
What does “equivalent” mean?
equivalent — adj./n. equal in value. In Chinese: 等价的，相等的.
How do you pronounce “equivalent”?
equivalent is pronounced /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: e · quiv · a · lent.
How do you use “equivalent” in a sentence?
1 meter is equivalent to 100 centimeters. (1米等于100厘米。)
What are synonyms for “equivalent”?
equal, same — all close in meaning to equivalent (adj./n. equal in value).
Is “equivalent” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. equivalent appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “equivalent”?
equ(etc.)+val(value)+ent(adj.)
