equational

[ih-kwey-zhuh-nl, -shuh-]

e·qua·tion·al

[ih-kwey-zhuh-nl, -shuh-]
adjective
1.
of, using, or involving equations.
2.
Biology. pertaining to the second or nonreductional cell division in meiosis, in which each chromosome divides into two equal parts.
3.
Grammar. (of a sentence or predication) consisting of a subject and a complement with or without a copula: “Very interesting, those books” is an equational sentence.

Origin:
1860–65; equation + -al1

e·qua·tion·al·ly, adverb
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Equational is always a great word to know.
So is gamete. Does it mean:
a process that results in differential reproduction among a population so that the inheritable traits of only certain individuals are passed on
a mature sexual reproductive cell, such as a sperm or egg, that unites with another cell to form a new organism
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equation (ɪˈkweɪʒən, -ʃən)
 
n
1.  a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal: it is either an identity in which the variables can assume any value, or a conditional equation in which the variables have only certain values (roots)
2.  the act of regarding as equal; equating
3.  the act of making equal or balanced; equalization
4.  a situation, esp one regarded as having a number of conflicting elements: what you want doesn't come into the equation
5.  the state of being equal, equivalent, or equally balanced
6.  a situation or problem in which a number of factors need to be considered
7.  See chemical equation
8.  astronomy See personal equation
 
e'quational
 
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e'quationally
 
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