equations
English meaning: Equations
Definition
The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).
Example
“We need to bring the balance of power into equation”
Another example: “Chemists balance equations to ensure atoms are conserved in a reaction.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A plural noun, most familiar in mathematics and science (algebraic equations, chemical equations), and figuratively ('a complex set of equations' for a difficult situation). Common in academic and technical contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'aequatio' (an equalising), from 'aequare' (to make equal), from 'aequus' (equal), entering English in the late 1300s.
Synonyms
- formulas
- expressions
- calculations
- mathematical statements
Related Words
- equation
- equate
- formula
- algebra
- calculation
- variable
Common Collocations
- solve equations
- linear equations
- quadratic equations
- balance equations
- simultaneous equations
Word Forms
equation (sing.); equations (pl.); equate (v); equated; equating
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
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