Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

equipollent

Adjective

/ˌɛkwɪˈpɒlənt/

Definition

Equal in power, effect, or significance; having equal weight or force.

Examples

The two arguments presented were equipollent, making it difficult to decide which was more valid.
In mathematics, the equipollent sets demonstrated an equal number of elements.
The statements about climate change and economic growth were equipollent in their implications for policy changes.

Meaning

When two things are equipollent, they are equivalent in terms of value, effectiveness, or meaning. It suggests a balance between options or statements, where neither holds more importance than the other.