Definition

In a way that indicates equal power or significance.

Example

The two arguments were equipollently valid, making it difficult to choose one over the other.

Conversation

Did you notice how both teams played equipollently during the match?

Yeah, it was really impressive to see them both so evenly matched.

I thought the final score would be closer, honestly.

Same here! It felt like anyone could have won.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Equipollently → It is formed from "equi-" (meaning equal) and "pollent" (from Latin "pollens", meaning powerful or having strength) with the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "equipollently" means in an equal or equally powerful manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'equal' ('equi-') and 'powerful' ('pollent') to remember that 'equipollently' means in a manner that is equally powerful.

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