Word of the Day – Equipollent

Equipollent (adj)

ek-wip-ol-unt

equal in power, effect, etc.; equivalent.

Equipollent is ultimately based on Latin aequus, “equal,” and pollēre, “to be able.” Pollēre is a fusion of Latin potis, “able,” and valēre, “to be strong.”

Example sentences

“For every action, there is an equipollent, opposing reaction.”