equivalent

adj. 1 (often foll. By to) equal in value, amount, importance, etc. 2 corresponding. 3 having the same meaning or result. n. Equivalent thing, amount, etc.  equivalence n. [latin: related to *value]

a. Equal in wortir or value, force, power, effect, import, and the like; alike in significance and value; of the same import or meaning.