equi

[ ek-wee ]

/ ˈɛk wi /

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noun Linguistics.

equi NP deletion.

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Other definitions for equi (2 of 2)

equi-

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

Origin of equi-

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

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How to use equi in a sentence

Itaque citatis equis Romam avolant; regias nurus in convivio et luxu deprehendunt.
Selections from Viri Romae|Charles Franois L'Homond
Sinistra manu sola quater pugnavit, duobus equis, insidente eo, suffossis.
Selections from Viri Romae|Charles Franois L'Homond
The first axiom of the breeder is—est in equis patrum virtus—“Like produces like.”
Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece|George Greenwood
Castor gaudet equis, ovo prognatus eodem / Pugnis—Castor delights in horses; he that sprung from the same egg, in boxing.
Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources|James Wood

Erant Satellites illi probissimi, de valle Suessionensi, nec minus pugnabant sine equis quam in equis.
Ancient Armour and Weapons in Europe|John Hewitt

British Dictionary definitions for equi

equi-

combining form

equal or equallyequidistant; equilateral

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Scientific definitions for equi

equi-

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