Synonyms of equation

equation

noun

as in equivalence

the consideration of two or more things as equal

The speech deftly made an equation between the values of self-sacrifice and those of patriotism.

Related Words

• equivalence
• analogy
• equivalency
• comparison
• parity
• association
• relationship
• linkage
• correlation
• affinity
• relation
• par
• connection
• interrelation
• identity
• likening
• agreement
• interchangeability
• semblance
• parallelism
• similarity
• comparability
• correspondence
• similitude
• accordance
• exchangeability
• compatibility
• likeness
• resemblance
• sameness
• community
• congruity
• conformity
• identicalness
• alikeness

Dissimilar Words

• difference
• discrepancy
• disparity
• inequality
• disagreement
• dissimilarity
• distinctiveness
• conflict
• polarity
• distinctness
• unlikeness
• incompatibility
• incongruity
• dichotomy
• dissimilitude
• disparateness
• incongruence
• nonconformity
• imbalance
• differentiability
• disproportion
• discriminability
• incongruousness
• distinguishability
• anomalousness
• nonequivalence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of equation

Bringing history into the equation, the short answer may be no one. — Garry South, Washington Post, 29 July 2026

The 71-year-old actor argued political leanings had possibly become part of the equation when performances alone should decide who gets recognized. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Stahl believes conference-wide bargaining is more likely to succeed by taking the athlete-school relationship out of the equation. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026

However, now, with the increasing prevalence of electric bicycles and scooters, known as e-bikes and e-scooters, the equation has changed for children and teens. — J. Todd R. Lawrence, STAT, 27 July 2026