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e·qual
[ee-kwuhl] adjective, noun, verb, e·qualed, e·qual·ing or (especially British) e·qualled, e·qual·ling. adjective
1.
as great as; the same as (often followed by to or with): The velocity of sound is not equal to that of light.
2.
like or alike in quantity, degree, value, etc.; of the same rank, ability, merit, etc.: two students of equal brilliance.
3.
evenly proportioned or balanced: an equal contest.
4.
uniform in operation or effect: equal laws.
5.
EXPANDadequate or sufficient in quantity or degree: The supply is equal to the demand.
6.
having adequate powers, ability, or means: He was equal to the task.
7.
level, as a plain.
8.
tranquil or undisturbed: to confront death with an equal mind.
9.
COLLAPSEimpartial or equitable.
noun
10.
a person or thing that is equal.
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verb (used with object)
11.
to be or become equal to; meet or match: So far the rate of production doesn't equal the demand. If A equals B and B equals C, then A equals C.
12.
to make or do something equal to: No matter how he tries, he can't equal his brother's achievements.
13.
Archaic. to make equal; equalize.
14.
Obsolete. to recompense fully.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English (adj.) < Latin aequālis equal, like, equivalent to aequ(us) even, plain, just + -ālis -al1
1350–1400; Middle English (adj.) < Latin aequālis equal, like, equivalent to aequ(us) even, plain, just + -ālis -al1
Related forms
non·e·qual, adjective, noun
qua·si-e·qual, adjective
qua·si-e·qual·ly, adverb
sub·e·qual, adjective
sub·e·qual·ly, adverb
Synonyms
2. proportionate, commensurate, coordinate, correspondent. Equal, equivalent, tantamount imply a correspondence between two or more things. Equal indicates a correspondence in all respects or in a particular respect: A dime is equal to 10 cents (that is, in purchasing power). Equivalent indicates a correspondence in one or more respects, but not in all: An egg is said to be the equivalent of a pound of meat in nutritive value. Tantamount, a word of limited application, is used of immaterial things that are equivalent: The prisoner's refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission of guilt. 4. even, uniform, regular, unvarying, invariant. 6. suited, fitted. 10. peer, compeer, match, mate, fellow.
2. proportionate, commensurate, coordinate, correspondent. Equal, equivalent, tantamount imply a correspondence between two or more things. Equal indicates a correspondence in all respects or in a particular respect: A dime is equal to 10 cents (that is, in purchasing power). Equivalent indicates a correspondence in one or more respects, but not in all: An egg is said to be the equivalent of a pound of meat in nutritive value. Tantamount, a word of limited application, is used of immaterial things that are equivalent: The prisoner's refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission of guilt. 4. even, uniform, regular, unvarying, invariant. 6. suited, fitted. 10. peer, compeer, match, mate, fellow.
Antonyms
2. different. 6. inadequate.
2. different. 6. inadequate.
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Example Sentences
- One is that things are not, in fact, fair and equal.
- We have to use two when baking to equal one regular one.
- Time spent in an airplane on a commercial flight is not equal.
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World English Dictionary
| equal (ˈiːkwəl) | |
| —adj (often foll by to | |
| 1. | identical in size, quantity, degree, intensity, etc; the same (as) |
| 2. | having identical privileges, rights, status, etc: all men are equal before the law |
| 3. | having uniform effect or application: equal opportunities |
| 4. | evenly balanced or proportioned: the game was equal between the teams |
| 5. | ( |
| 6. | another word for equivalent |
| —n | |
| 7. | a person or thing equal to another, esp in merit, ability, etc: he has no equal when it comes to boxing |
| —vb (usually foll by out) , equals, equalling, equalled, equals, equaling, equaled | |
| 8. | (tr) to be equal to; correspond to; match: my offer equals his |
| 9. | to become equal or level |
| 10. | (tr) to make, perform, or do something equal to: to equal the world record |
| 11. | archaic (tr) to make equal |
| [C14: from Latin aequālis, from aequus level, of obscure origin] | |
| usage The use of more equal as in from now on their relationship will be a more equal one is acceptable in modern English usage. Equally is preferred to equally as in sentences such as reassuring the victims is equally important. Just as is preferred to equally as in sentences such as their surprise was just as great as his | |
| 'equally | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
equal
late 14c., from L. aequalis "uniform, identical, equal," from aequus "level, even, just," of unknown origin. Parallel formation egal (from O.Fr. egal) was in use late 14c.-17c.
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American Heritage
Idioms & Phrases
equal
In addition to the idioms beginning with equal, also see other things being equal; separate but equal.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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