Synonyms for equation
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Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Equivalence — the act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is…
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Definitions
- n. 1
The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).
We need to bring the balance of power into equation
- n. 2
An assertion that two expressions are equal, expressed by writing the two expressions separated by an equal sign; in mathematical problems, equations describe various essential aspects of the problem, each of which contributes to the resolution of the problem in part.
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Forms
- Plural
- equations → equivalences, equatings, equalities, pars…
Example sentences
- equivalence The tilde is used in math to denote equivalence.
- equating Equating fascism with communism is a time-honored trick.
- eq Have you ever been given an EQ test?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| equation | falling | |
| equivalence | rising | |
| equating | steady | |
| eq | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 2 letters
- eq
- 3 letters
- par1
- 8 letters
- equality4, equating3
- 11 letters
- equivalence4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (equality4 = 4 syllables).