equipollency

equipollency

Two wrestlers demonstrate equipollency in a balanced hold.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Equality of power, force, or significance: "Equipollency" refers to the state or quality of being equal in power, force, efficacy, or significance. It denotes a condition where two or more things are equivalent in effect or value.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The equipollency of the two arguments made it difficult to choose a winner. (The arguments were equal in force or persuasive power.)
    • In mathematics, the equipollency of certain vectors is a key concept in vector spaces. (Vectors are considered equivalent in magnitude and direction.)
    • The treaty established an equipollency of rights between the two nations. (Both nations were granted equal rights and status.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to hold equipollency": to maintain or possess equal power or value.

    • In ancient philosophy, some schools of thought held that all virtues had equipollency. (All virtues were considered equally important.)

  • "equipollency of propositions": a term in logic where two propositions are logically equivalent.

    • The equipollency of "All men are mortal" and "No men are immortal" is a basic logical principle. (Both statements convey the same logical truth.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Equipollent (adj): having equal power, force, or significance.

    • The two candidates were equipollent in their qualifications. (They were equally qualified.)

  • Equipollence (n): a synonym for equipollency; the state of being equal in power or effect.

    • The equipollence of the two medications was confirmed in clinical trials. (Both had the same therapeutic effect.)
Synonyms
  • Equivalence: the state of being equal in value, function, or meaning.
  • Parity: equality in status, pay, or value.
  • Co-equality: the condition of being equal in rank or power.
Related Idioms

  • On an equal footing: in a position of equality with others.

    • The new law puts all employees on an equal footing regarding benefits. (All employees have the same benefits.)

  • Six of one, half a dozen of the other: used to say that two things are essentially the same or equally good or bad.

    • Choosing between the two offers is like six of one, half a dozen of the other; they have equipollency. (The offers are equivalent.)