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| [L. aequalis, fr.
aequus even, equal; akin to Skr. (?)ka, and perh. to L.
unus for older oinos one, E. one.] |
Agreeing in quantity, size, quality, degree,
value, etc.; having the same magnitude, the same value, the same
degree, etc.; -- applied to number, degree, quantity, and intensity,
and to any subject which admits of them; neither inferior nor
superior, greater nor less, better nor worse; corresponding; alike;
as, equal quantities of land, water, etc. ; houses of
equal size; persons of equal stature or talents;
commodities of equal value.
Bearing a suitable relation; of just
proportion; having competent power, abilities, or means; adequate;
as, he is not equal to the task.
Not variable; equable; uniform; even; as,
an equal movement.
Evenly balanced; not unduly inclining to
either side; characterized by fairness; unbiased; impartial;
equitable; just.
Of the same interest or concern;
indifferent.
Intended for voices of one
kind only, either all male or all female; -- opposed to
mixed.
Exactly agreeing with
respect to quantity.
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One
not inferior or superior to another; one having the same or a similar
age, rank, station, office, talents, strength, or other quality or
condition; an equal quantity or number; as, "If equals be
taken from equals the remainders are equal."
State of being equal; equality.
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To be or become equal to] to have the same
quantity, the same value, the same degree or rank, or the like, with;
to be commen(?)urate with.
To make equal return to; to recompense
fully.
To make equal or equal to; to equalize;
hence, to compare or regard as equals; to put on equality.
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