equivalent
UK: ɪˈkwɪvələnt | US: ɪˈkwɪvələnt
adj. equal in value, amount, function, or meaning
n. something that is equivalent to another
The word "equivalent" traces back to Latin aequivalēns, combining aequi- (equal) and valēre (to be worth). The morpheme equi- (from aequus) denotes balance or equality, while -val- (from valēre) conveys strength or worth. Over time, the term evolved through French équivalent to signify things of comparable value or significance. The suffix -ent marks it as an adjective, solidifying its role in describing parity.
The two currencies are roughly equivalent in value.
Silence can sometimes be equivalent to consent.
She found a job with an equivalent salary but better benefits.
In chemistry, a mole is equivalent to Avogadro’s number of particles.
His apology was the verbal equivalent of a shrug.