equal

¹equal

adj \ˈē-kwəl\

Definition of EQUAL

1

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>

Examples of EQUAL

1. an equal number of apples and oranges
2. We divided the profits into three equal shares.
3. The play combines tragedy and comedy in equal measure.
4. The opposing candidate has demanded equal time on television.
5. The fractions {frac1 and {frac2 are equal.
6. providing equal opportunities for children of all races
7. 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

Related Words: frank, forthright, open, straight, straightforward; balanced, rational, reasonable

Near Antonyms: deceitful, deceptive, dishonest; arbitrary, unconscionable, unreasonable; jaundiced, unfriendly, unsympathetic; colored, distorted, warped

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Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

Rhymes with EQUAL

prequel