Difference between Equivalent and Equal

Equivalent

Part of speech: noun

Definition: anything that is virtually equal to another an equivalent weight

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal of two sets, having a one-to-one relationship relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation having the equal ability to combine of a map, equal-area

Example sentence: Every great man, every successful man, no matter what the field of endeavor, has known the magic that lies in these words: every adversity has the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.

Equal

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To be equal to, to have the same value as.To have as its consequence.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: The same in all respects.Exactly identical, having the same value.Unvarying, fair.Adequate; sufficiently capable or qualified.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person or thing of equal status to others.

Example sentence: True love is eternal, infinite, and always like itself. It is equal and pure, without violent demonstrations: it is seen with white hairs and is always young in the heart.