likvärdiga

Likvärdiga is a Swedish adjective meaning equivalent in value or standard. It is used to describe things that are sufficiently similar in quality, effect, or importance to be considered interchangeable in practice. The form likvärdig is used for singular, while likvärdiga is used with plural nouns or in definite phrases, for example de likvärdiga erbjudandena or två likvärdiga produkter. In usage, likvärdighet often denotes parity in value or function rather than exact identity of every property.

Characteristically, likvärdiga is employed in policy, education, commerce and public discourse to express fairness or comparability—for instance when discussing equal opportunities, uniform standards or interchangeable options. In educational and social contexts, the term is closely linked to the concept of likvärdighet (parity in outcomes or opportunities), which is a common aim in reforms and public debate.

Etymology: the word is formed from the prefix lik- meaning similar or alike and the adjective värdig meaning worthy or valuable. Together, likvärdig conveys “of equal value” or “of comparable worth.” The term thus emphasizes practical equivalence in value or standard rather than strict mathematical equality.

See also: likvärdighet, likvärdighetsbegreppet, likvärdiga möjligheter, ekvivalens, jämförelse.