equi

¹ American  

[ek-wee] / ˈɛk wi /

noun

Linguistics.

1. equi NP deletion.

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equi- ² American  

1. a combining form meaning “equal,” used in the formation of compound words.

   equimolecular.

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equi- British  

combining form

1. equal or equally

   equidistant

   equilateral

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equi– Scientific  

1. A prefix that means “equal” or “equally,” as in equidistant.

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Etymology

Origin of equi-

Middle English < Latin aequi-, combining form representing aequus equal

Example Sentences

There are currently two members listed on the school's board of trustees: David Equi, of ice cream brand Equi's and Giuseppe Marini, the owner of the Nardini's ice cream chain.

From BBC

Another staff member pointed to key players such as defender Edmond Tapsoba, former Real Madrid man Lucas Vazquez and Argentine duo Exequiel Palacios and Equi Fernandez being unavailable as a sign that they may struggle in the game, with six players from the under-19 side named on the bench.

From BBC

In late March, a facility in Wyoming was closed and an adoption event for wild horses was postponed because some animals developed Streptococcus equi, a bacterial infection similar to strep throat.

From New York Times

The “equi,” suggestive of equal.

From Washington Post

Token buyers will be able to invest in business projects with a leaning toward technology, specifically in the blockchain space, according to EQUI’s whitepaper.

From Reuters