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Equivalent

10 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Equal in value, amount, function, or meaning to something else. Having the same effect or significance as another thing, though possibly different in form.

A master's degree is roughly equivalent to five years of professional work experience.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Syllables

e·quiv·a·lent

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Wordle

Contains three E's and unique Q; features the -ENT ending pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 22 points; the Q (10 pts) and V (4 pts) make this highly valuable

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