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equivalency

equivalency

1 7.3
Being equal in logic or mathematics so expressions can replace each other
  • noun
  • /ɪˈkwɪvələnsɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : equivalencia
  • Statistical analysis showed the equivalency between the two treatment methods in patient outcomes.
  • numeric equivalencies
  • linguistic equivalencies

Examples

  • A response of "very high" was translated as the midpoint between the "moderately high" equivalency and 1.0.

    Academic text (1997)

  • However, this attempt at equivalency fails on at least two levels.

    Academic text (2016)

  • Furthermore, these changes were not statistically significant when measured using equivalency calculations.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Equivalency was evaluated between postspray responses and baseline measures using an equivalency region equal to 10% of the baseline measure.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Despite data showing therapeutic equivalency of vancomycin and metronidazole in C. difficile colitis, infectious diseases specialists have always had reservations about the efficacy of metronidazole in this condition.

    Academic text (2007)

  • In mathematics, the equivalency of two expressions can be demonstrated through various proofs.

  • The program evaluates the equivalency of different algorithms in solving the same problem.

Synonyms

equation
vsequivalency
134 4.1

A situation where things are treated as equal in value or importance

is about the overall condition of logical or mathematical interchangeability
parity
vsequivalency
26 6.5

Being equal in status, value, or function

focuses on logical or mathematical equality within formal reasoning contexts
equivalence
vsequivalency
18 6.2

A situation where two things have the same value, meaning, or effect

is specifically focused on logical or mathematical equality in formal proofs
congruence
vsequivalency
  • Specialized
1 6.6

Agreement between ideas or an exact match in size and shape

is about logical or algebraic interchangeability rather than physical shape
equipollence
vsequivalency
  • Specialized
9.9

Two statements or formulas that are both true or both false

is broader used for mathematical interchangeability and formal system proofs
coequality
vsequivalency
8.7

A situation where people have the same status and importance

applies to logical or mathematical interchangeability rather than social ranking

How Equal

identity
  • Specialized
15 6.5
equivalency
  • Specialized
1 7.3
equivalence
18 6.2
difference
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

equivalency singular
equivalencies plural

Morphology

equivalency = equivalent (transparent) = equivalent + ency

This technical/logical sense is a straightforward nominalization of 'equivalent' referring to logical/mathematical equivalence.

Etymology

Equivalency comes from the Latin aequus 'equal', which you also find in equal and equivalent. So in math and logic, equivalency means two statements or formulas are 'equal' and can be replaced by each other.