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equipotent

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɪˈkwɪpətənt/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having equal strength, ability or efficacy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Of two sets, having a bijection with one another.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: mathematics, sciences

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

having equal strength or efficacy

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

From equi- + potent.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: yhtä voimakas — Having equal strength, ability or efficacy
  • Finnish: yhtä tehokas — Having equal strength, ability or efficacy
  • Finnish: ekvipotentti — Having equal strength, ability or efficacy
  • Russian: равноси́льный (ravnosílʹnyj) — Having equal strength, ability or efficacy
  • Russian: равномо́щный (ravnomóščnyj) — Having equal strength, ability or efficacy
  • Finnish: yhtä mahtava — Having a bijection with one another.
  • Russian: равномо́щный (ravnomóščnyj) — Having a bijection with one another.