tantamount

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Adjective tantamount has 1 sense

equivalent, tantamount - being essentially equal to something; "it was as good as gold"; "a wish that was equivalent to a command"; "his statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt"
Antonym: unequal (indirect, via equal)

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Tantamount

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

Equivalent in effect or value; practically the same as.

Senses:

Popular Usage: Regarded as having equal importance, significance, or consequences.

The CEO's statement was tantamount to an apology for their company's mistake.

Local Usage: Describing a situation where two things are considered nearly identical.

In certain cultures, maintaining eye contact during a conversation is tantamount to respect.

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