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adjective \ˈē-kwəl\Definition of EQUAL
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a (1) : of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another (2) : identical in mathematical value or logical denotation : equivalent b : like in quality, nature, or status c : like for each member of a group, class, or society <provide equal employment opportunities>
2
: regarding or affecting all objects in the same way : impartial
3
: free from extremes: as a : tranquil in mind or mood b : not showing variation in appearance, structure, or proportion
4
a : capable of meeting the requirements of a situation or a task b : suitable <bored with work not equal to his abilities>
See Examples of EQUAL
- an equal number of apples and oranges
- We divided the profits into three equal shares.
- The play combines tragedy and comedy in equal measure.
- The opposing candidate has demanded equal time on television.
- The fractions {frac1 and {frac2 are equal.
- providing equal opportunities for children of all races
- We need to have equal academic standards for male and female students.
Origin of EQUAL
Middle English, from Latin aequalis, from aequus level, equal
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to EQUAL
- Synonyms
- candid, disinterested, dispassionate, fair, equitable, evenhanded, impartial, indifferent, just, nonpartisan, objective, square, unbiased, unprejudiced
- Antonyms
- biased, ex parte, inequitable, nonobjective, one-sided, partial, parti pris, partisan, prejudiced, unjust
See Synonym Discussion at same
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2equal
nounDefinition of EQUAL
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: one that is equal <insists that women can be absolute equals with men — Anne Bernays>
2
: an equal quantity
Examples of EQUAL
- I consider him my equal.
- We are all equals here.
First Known Use of EQUAL
1573
Related to EQUAL
- Synonyms
- coequal, compeer, coordinate, counterpart, equivalent, fellow, like, match, parallel, peer, rival
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3equal
transitive verbequaled or equalledequal·ing or equal·ling
Definition of EQUAL
1
: to be equal to; especially : to be identical in value to
2
archaic : equalize
3
: to make or produce something equal to
Examples of EQUAL
- Nothing can ever equal that experience.
- See if you can equal that!
- a weight lifter attempting to equal his rival's performance
- No one can equal him in chess.
First Known Use of EQUAL
1590
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