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inequivalent

inequivalent

6.8
Not the same in value, use, or meaning
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪnɪˈkwɪvələnt/
translation icon : inequivalente
  • The propositions "A and B" and "A or B" are two completely different, inequivalent statements.

So in general, first, in general, they are physically inequivalent to each other.

Examples

  • In fact, they are negatively correlated because if one model is right, we know that the other, inequivalent model must be wrong!

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  • Then these are inequivalent EM fields.

  • So in general, first, in general, they are physically inequivalent to each other.

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  • To offer legitimate counter-evidence, you will have to rediscuss all these elementary derivations I did and offer your "alternative" derivation of all the experimentally tested conclusions for which the MWI discussion is inequivalent to proper quantum mechanics.

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  • The two designs are not just different; they are fundamentally inequivalent in functionality.

  • In mathematics, equations can be inequivalent when they have different solutions.

  • The two legal agreements are inequivalent as they address entirely different obligations.

Synonyms

unequal
vsinequivalent
23 3.0

Not the same in amount or quality

highlights difference in role or meaning rather than simple amount
unequivalent
vsinequivalent
8.2

Not the same in value, meaning, or result

highlights difference in intended role or practical function
nonequivalent
vsinequivalent
6.8

Not the same in value, amount, or importance

stresses difference in role or meaning rather than interchangeability

Antonyms

equivalent
143 3.5

Equal in value, amount, function, meaning, or effect to something else

How Equivalent

identical
237 2.9
equivalent
143 3.5
inequivalent
6.8
different
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

inequivalent positive

Morphology

inequivalent = equivalent (transparent) = in + equivalent

The negative prefix 'in-' combines straightforwardly with 'equivalent' to mean 'not equivalent'.

Etymology

Inequivalent is made of the prefix in- meaning 'not' and the part equivalent, which is like equal and means 'the same in value'. Think of two things on a scale that do not balance; the word says they are 'not equal' in value, function, or meaning.