Ekvivalentsed

Ekvivalentsed is Estonian for equivalent or having the same value, function, or effect in a given context. The term is used as an adjective to describe two or more items that are considered interchangeable or matching in a specific sense. The noun ekvivalentsus denotes the state or property of being equivalent. The form ekvivalentsed agrees with plural nouns.

In mathematics and logic, ekvivalentsed describes statements, expressions, or formulas that have the same truth value in all interpretations. Two propositions are ekvivalentsed if each implies the other, and they yield the same result under equivalent conditions. In algebra, ekvivalentsed expressions or equations can be replaced by each other without changing the outcome of a calculation or proof.

In science and engineering, ekvivalentsed is used to discuss equivalence in reactions, measurements, and models. In chemistry, substances or amounts can be considered ekvivalentsed when they supply the same number of reactive equivalents in a reaction, which guides stoichiometric calculations. In practice, this concept helps compare reagents and standardize quantities for consistent results.

In linguistics and translation studies, ekvivalentsed phrases or sentences refer to paraphrases or translations that convey the same meaning within a given context. Etymologically, the word derives from ekvivalentsus, rooted in the idea of equal value or function, and is widely used in Estonian academic and technical prose to denote equivalence across disciplines.