déquivalente

Déquivalente is a term used in various fields, primarily in mathematics and linguistics, to denote a lack of equivalence or a state of being not equivalent. In mathematics, two quantities or expressions are déquivalente if they do not represent the same value or possess the same properties. For example, a prime number and a composite number are déquivalente in terms of their factorization properties. Similarly, two sets are déquivalente if they do not contain the same elements or have the same cardinality.

In linguistics, déquivalente can refer to words or phrases that do not have a direct one-to-one correspondence in translation between different languages. For instance, a concept might be expressible in one language with a single word, while in another language, it requires a phrase or a more complex construction. This lack of direct equivalence poses challenges in translation and can lead to nuances being lost or altered. The term can also be applied to grammatical structures or idiomatic expressions that lack a readily available counterpart in another linguistic system. Understanding déquivalente is crucial for accurate cross-cultural communication and for appreciating the inherent differences in how languages structure meaning.