tantamount
Pronunciation:
/ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt//ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/noun
Definitions
Something which has the same value or amount (as something else). (attributive use passing into adjective, below)
verb
Definitions
To amount to as much; to be equivalent.
adjective
Definitions
Equivalent in meaning or effect; amounting to the same thing in practical terms, even if being technically distinct.
Example: In this view, disagreement and treason are tantamount.