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Difference between "Identical", "Equal", "Equivalent"
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hmm, in mathematics...right?Office_Shredder said:In what context?
I've never seen "identical" used in a mathematical context except as a synonym for "congruent mod" some number.
The terms "identical" and "equal" are often used interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference between them. "Identical" refers to two objects or entities that are exactly the same in all aspects, while "equal" refers to two objects or entities that have the same value or quantity. In other words, two things can be equal without being identical.
"Equivalent" is another term that is often confused with "identical" and "equal". While "identical" means exactly the same, and "equal" means having the same value or quantity, "equivalent" refers to two things that have the same effect, function, or meaning. For example, two cars can be equivalent in terms of their quality, but they may not be identical or have the same value.
Yes, two things can be identical but not equal. This means that they are exactly the same in all aspects, but they may not have the same value or quantity. For example, two identical boxes may have different contents inside, making them equal in terms of appearance but not in terms of value.
Yes, two things can be equal but not identical. This means that they have the same value or quantity, but they may not be exactly the same in all aspects. For example, two different coins may have the same value, making them equal but not identical in terms of their physical appearance.
While these terms are commonly used in everyday language, they do have scientific significance in certain fields. In mathematics, for example, the concepts of "identical" and "equal" are used to define and compare different sets of numbers. In chemistry, "equivalent" is used to describe the amount of a substance that can react with a certain amount of another substance. Overall, these terms have specific meanings and uses in different scientific disciplines.