Equipollent

/ˌɛkwɪˈpɒlənt/ adjective

Definition

Having equal power, strength, or logical equivalence; being equally valid or significant.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin equipollens, present participle of equipollere (to be of equal strength), combining equi- (equal) and pollere (to be strong or powerful). Used since medieval logic traditions.

Kelly Says

Two math solutions can be equipollent even if they look completely different—like solving 2+2 and solving 4÷1 are equipollent because they reach the same truth!

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