equivalent
equal in value, force, or meaning
Root
- equ / equi: equal, even, level, or fair
Other words with the equ / equi root
- equal: the same in amount, level, or status
- equanimity: mental calmness and balance
- equilibrium: balance; a stable even state
- equitable: fair and impartial
- equity: fairness or justice
- equivocal: ambiguous or deliberately unclear
- equivocate: to speak ambiguously or avoid commitment
Equivalent means carrying equal value: not identical, but level in effect.
A clear example can be equivalent to a page of explanation.