equal

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   The same in amount, value, size, or level as something else.

   The two bowls held equal amounts of flour.

2. 2
   verb

   To be the same in amount or value as something else.

   Two plus two equals four.

3. 3
   adj

   Treated the same as others, with the same rights and fairness.

   Everyone should have equal opportunities at work.

4. 4
   noun

   A person who has the same rights or status as another.

   In this group we are all equals and everyone has a say.

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Simplified etymology

Equal entered English in the late Middle English period from Latin aequus, “equal.” The same Latin root underlies words including equity, equivalent, adequate, equable, equanimity, equate, equator, and iniquity.

From Middle English equal, from Latin aequālis. Doublet of aequalis and egal.

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