Synonyms for equation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ih-kwey-zhuh n, -shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈkweɪ ʒən, -ʃən


Définition of equation

Origin :
  • late 14c., a term in astrology; meaning "action of making equal" is from 1650s; mathematical sense is from 1560s, on notion of equalizing the expressions; from Latin aequationem (nominative aequatio) "an equal distribution, community," from past participle stem of aequare (see equal (adj.)). Chemistry sense is from 1807.
  • noun equating
Example sentences :
  • Every time Peter came into the equation her heart arose in his defense.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • But for the other end of the equation I could speak authoritatively.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • An equation expressing these facts will then have much value.
  • Extract from : « An Elementary Study of Chemistry » by William McPherson
  • The extension of the government reserves changed the equation.
  • Extract from : « Brand Blotters » by William MacLeod Raine
  • The equation seemed undisturbed, yet there was something wrong with it.
  • Extract from : « Eight Keys to Eden » by Mark Irvin Clifton
  • He looked down at the equation, to see if he were still on the track.
  • Extract from : « Eight Keys to Eden » by Mark Irvin Clifton
  • It differs from apparent noon by the amount of the equation of time for that date.
  • Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth
  • This relation is just what we call the equation of the curve.
  • Extract from : « Creative Evolution » by Henri Bergson
  • To transpose a quantity from one side of an equation to another is to place it across.
  • Extract from : « Orthography » by Elmer W. Cavins
  • He knew what to expect; but somewhere the equation had been off.
  • Extract from : « The Glory of Ippling » by Helen M. Urban

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