Ekvivalente

Ekvivalente is a term used in several languages to denote the idea of equivalence—the property of two entities having the same value, meaning, or function under a given relation. In mathematics and logic, ekvivalente describes a relationship in which two expressions can be substituted for one another without changing the truth or outcome of a statement; common notations include A ≡ B or A ~ B.

In computing and information science, ekvivalente appears in discussions of equality and equivalence of data, with distinctions sometimes drawn between structural (syntactic) and semantic (logical) equivalence. In programming languages, the concept underpins the use of equality operators and the classification of objects into equivalence classes.

In linguistics and translation studies, ekvivalente refers to equivalence of meaning between utterances in different languages, emphasizing conceptual or functional similarity rather than exact lexical correspondence. In social sciences and philosophy, the term is used to discuss when two ideas, acts, or norms can be considered interchangeable within a given framework.

Etymology: ekvivalente shares its Latin roots with the English term "equivalent" (aequivalens, from aequus “equal” + valere “to be worth”). The form is found in various Romance- and Germanic-influenced languages, adapted to local spelling and phonology.

See also: equivalence relation, equivalent, equality, congruence, translation equivalence.

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