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Equivalence

The condition of being equivalent or equal; equality of worth, value, signification, or force; as, an equivalence of definitions.

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Egality 76% connected

Equality.

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Parity 76% connected

The quality or condition of being equal or equivalent; A like state or degree; equality; close correspondence; analogy; as, parity of reasoning.

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Tie 76% connected

A knot; a fastening.

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Equality 76% connected

The condition or quality of being equal; agreement in quantity or degree as compared; likeness in bulk, value, rank, properties, etc.; as, the equali…

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Likeness 76% connected

The state or quality of being like; similitude; resemblance; similarity; as, the likeness of the one to the other is remarkable.

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Position 76% connected

The state of being posited, or placed; the manner in which anything is placed; attitude; condition; as, a firm, an inclined, or an upright position.

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Similitude 76% connected

The quality or state of being similar or like; resemblance; likeness; similarity; as, similitude of substance.

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Status 76% connected

State; condition; position of affairs.

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Compare 74% connected

To examine the character or qualities of, as of two or more persons or things, for the purpose of discovering their resemblances or differences; to b…

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Compare 74% connected

To examine the character or qualities of, as of two or more persons or things, for the purpose of discovering their resemblances or differences; to b…

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Correspond 74% connected

To be like something else in the dimensions and arrangement of its parts; -- followed by with or to; as, concurring figures correspond with each othe…

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Correspond 74% connected

To be like something else in the dimensions and arrangement of its parts; -- followed by with or to; as, concurring figures correspond with each othe…

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Equivalent 74% connected

Equal in wortir or value, force, power, effect, import, and the like; alike in significance and value; of the same import or meaning.

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Equivalent 74% connected

Equal in wortir or value, force, power, effect, import, and the like; alike in significance and value; of the same import or meaning.

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Compare 92% connected

To examine the character or qualities of, as of two or more persons or things, for the purpose of discovering their resemblances or differences; to b…

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Comparison 92% connected

The act of comparing; an examination of two or more objects with the view of discovering the resemblances or differences; relative estimate.

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Equality 92% connected

The condition or quality of being equal; agreement in quantity or degree as compared; likeness in bulk, value, rank, properties, etc.; as, the equali…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Equation 92% connected

A making equal; equal division; equality; equilibrium.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Par 92% connected

See Parr.

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