# equivalency vs equivalent

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### equivalency
*noun · frequency rank #43,629*
An equivalent thing.

### equivalent
*adjective · IPA /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ · frequency rank #2,992*
Similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.

## Source
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