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What is another word for Equation? – 141 Equation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Equation

    A statement that expresses the equality of two mathematical expressions, especially one that contains one or more variables.

    Definitions

    • A statement that expresses the equality of two mathematical expressions, especially one that contains one or more variables.
    • A situation or problem that needs to be solved or settled.
    • A relationship or connection between two or more things.

    Etymology of Equation

    The word "equation" comes from the Old French word "equation", which is derived from the Latin word "aequatio", meaning "a making equal".
    The Latin word "aequatio" is a combination of "aequus", meaning "equal", and the suffix "-atio", which forms a noun indicating a process or action.
    The word "equation" has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a mathematical statement that expresses the equality of two expressions.

    Example Uses

    • The equation for calculating the area of a circle is A = πr^2.
    • The scientist spent years trying to find the equation that governed the behavior of the particles.
    • The company needs to find a solution to the equation of how to increase profits while reducing costs.
    • The equation of the curve is complex and requires advanced mathematical techniques to solve.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inequality discrepancy difference imbalance asymmetry mismatch contradiction paradox anomaly aberration exception incongruity inconsistency irregularity unevenness disparity dissimilarity unlikeness nonuniformity chaos randomness uncertainty ambiguity obscurity vagueness.

    Related Nouns

    variable constant coefficient term expression formula theorem axiom principle law rule regulation standard norm pattern model paradigm example instance case sample specimen data statistic graph chart table matrix array.

    Related Verbs

    solve calculate compute evaluate simplify rearrange manipulate transform derive infer deduce conclude prove demonstrate illustrate explain describe define formulate express represent model simulate.

    Related Adjectives

    mathematical algebraic geometric trigonometric arithmetic logical rational irrational numerical quantitative qualitative theoretical practical applied pure abstract concrete specific general universal particular relative absolute.