equal-area

adjective

ˈē-kwəl-ˈer-ē-ə 

-ˈā-rē-ə

of a map projection

: maintaining constant ratio of size between quadrilaterals formed by the meridians and parallels and the quadrilaterals of the globe thereby preserving true areal extent of forms represented

Examples of equal-area in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The central room features a world map made of red glass balls, ignoring political borders and using the Gall-Peters rectangular, equal-area map projection to challenge traditional power dynamics in cartography. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026

A bit of pen-and-paper math shows that, unfortunately, the diagonal’s length is too short for the edge of its equal-area triangle, which rules out a two-piece solution. — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2025

The sampling sites were selected randomly through what’s called an equal-area grid approach to ensure sites from around the state were tested. — Amanda Gokee, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for equal-area

• aquaria
• gregaria
• herbaria
• hysteria
• malaria
• puparia
• rancheria
• araucaria
• arenaria
• honoraria
• mercenaria
• area