Equipotent

/ˌɛkwɪˈpoʊtənt/ adjective

Definition

Having equal power, strength, or ability; capable of producing the same effect or result.

Etymology

From equi- (equal) and potent (powerful, from Latin potens meaning capable or able). The term is used in mathematics and logic to describe sets or functions with equal cardinality or strength.

Kelly Says

In mathematics, two infinite sets can be equipotent even though they look totally different—like how all whole numbers and all even numbers have the same infinite size!

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