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Synonyms & Similar Words
formula
expression
statement
relation
connection
link
correlation
correspondence
proportion
ratio
analogy
comparison
parallel
similarity
likeness
equivalence
parity
uniformity
consistency
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harmony
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example
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sample
specimen.
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.