equation

noun

(mathematics) 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.

The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).

(astronomy) A small correction to observed values to remove the effects of systematic errors in an observation.

Roots

aequusequ- · Latin · equal, level

Synonyms for equation

equatingn equivalencen polynomialadj antilogarithmn binomialadj formulan quaternionn subtrahendn equalityn denominatorn

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The word equation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root equ-, from Latin aequus (“equal, level”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.