equivalent as

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "equivalent as" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct expression is typically "equivalent to." Example: "The two methods are equivalent to each other in terms of efficiency."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

Science

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

All six axial hydrogens are equivalent, as are all six equatorial bonds.

Encyclopedia Britannica

The barometer was also above the UK equivalent, as has been the case throughout the past year.

BBC

Arousal ratings for pleasant and neutral pictures were equivalent, as were valence ratings for interesting and neutral pictures.

NeuroImage

HA and PA are proof-theoretically equivalent, as will be shown in Section 4. Each is capable of (numeralwise) expressing its own proof predicate.

SEP

In the special theory of relativity, mass and energy are equivalent (as can be seen by calculating the work required to accelerate an object).

Wikipedia

Therefore, the closed form of the expectation is equivalent as well.

Genetics

These differences at 6 months will be compared using a two-sample t-test or distribution-free equivalent, as appropriate.

BMC Cancer

However, remission and complete remission rates were equivalent, as was the significance of the mean change in CDEIS score from baseline to week 10.

Gut

The number of STIs treated per full-time doctor equivalent, as well as the cost-efficiency per STI treated, was least in the medical college hospital STI clinics.

BMC Health Services Research

The AUC0-inf and AUC0-tau estimates were essentially equivalent, as would be expected given the observed rapid elimination of artesunate (Table 4).

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

For the sites investigated, similar results were obtained by streptavidin-mediated tethering using p-AcF rather than p-AzF, suggesting that the two strategies are equivalent, as expected.

Biochemistry

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Always use "equivalent to" instead of "equivalent as". The preposition "to" is the correct grammatical choice following "equivalent."

Common error

Avoid using "as" after "equivalent". The correct preposition is "to". For example, say "This is equivalent to that", not "This is equivalent as that".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "equivalent as" functions as a comparative expression, attempting to establish a relationship of equality or similarity between two entities. However, as Ludwig AI notes, this specific phrasing is grammatically incorrect.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

Science

60%

News & Media

40%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

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Wiki

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Academia

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "equivalent as" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "equivalent to". Ludwig AI confirms this, highlighting that the proper preposition to use with "equivalent" is "to", not "as". While examples of the incorrect phrase exist, they are rare and should be avoided in formal writing. Use "equivalent to", "equal to", or "comparable to" instead for clarity and grammatical accuracy. While it appears in Science and News & Media contexts, its incorrect usage significantly diminishes its effectiveness and credibility.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

equivalent to

Corrects the grammatical structure to use the standard preposition 'to' after 'equivalent'.

equal to

Offers a direct synonym replacing 'equivalent' while maintaining the correct preposition.

comparable to

Suggests a broader sense of similarity, still maintaining correct grammatical structure.

the same as

Provides a more informal way to express equivalence.

tantamount to

Offers a more formal synonym for 'equivalent' with the correct preposition.

interchangeable with

Highlights the ability to be used in place of each other.

corresponding to

Emphasizes a direct relationship or match.

analogous to

Suggests a similarity based on analogy or comparison.

commensurate with

Indicates a proportional or equivalent relationship.

on par with

Implies a similar level or standard.

FAQs

What is the correct way to use "equivalent" in a sentence?

The correct way to use "equivalent" is with the preposition "to", as in "equivalent to". For example, "The two amounts are "equivalent to" each other."

What can I say instead of "equivalent as"?

Instead of "equivalent as", you should use "equivalent to", "equal to", or "comparable to".

Is "equivalent as" grammatically correct?

No, "equivalent as" is not grammatically correct. The standard English usage is "equivalent to".

What's the difference between "equivalent to" and "the same as"?

"Equivalent to" and "the same as" are similar, but "equivalent to" often implies a more precise or measurable comparison. "The same as" can be used more broadly. In many contexts, they are interchangeable.