Meaning
The same in size, number or value as something else.
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Word origin
From Latin aequalis, from aequus meaning level or even.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- aequalis
- English cognates
- equator, adequate
Examples
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"Equal" means every piece is the same size.
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Here it means the two sides have the same value.
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Here it means the same amount of money for the same work.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 12: equal, apply, bull and 6 more words.