equation

[ ih-kwey-zhuhn, -shuhn ]

/ ɪˈkweɪ ʒən, -ʃən /

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noun

the act of equating or making equal; equalization: the symbolic equation of darkness with death.

equally balanced state; equilibrium.

Mathematics. an expression or a proposition, often algebraic, asserting the equality of two quantities.

Also called chemical equation .Chemistry. a symbolic representation showing the kind and amount of the starting materials and products of a reaction.

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Origin of equation

1350–1400; Middle English <Latin aequātiōn- (stem of aequātiō) an equalizing. See equate, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM equation

non·e·qua·tion, noun

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How to use equation in a sentence

There was a lot of positive feedback from people interested in non-gender binary people.
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An atheist counsels his fellow non-believers on how not to talk to people of faith.
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The distinction between over-policing and non-responsiveness was alive and well in Bed-Stuy.
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Last summer, Louisiana also banned non-legal adoption, with offenders facing a penalty of $5,000 and up to five years in prison.
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The expatriated ex-rebels became alarmed by the non-receipt of the indemnity instalment and the news from their homes.
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He also states that the Audiencia is virtually non-existent, and so there is no high court in which justice may be sought.
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De moi, je ne say qu'en dire, d'autant que je ne veux affirmer ny le si ny le non en ce dont je n'ay vidence.
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It teaches you to take your time, or as the Germans call it, it gives you "Ruhe (repose)," the grand sine qua non!
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British Dictionary definitions for equation

equation

/ (ɪˈkweɪʒən, -ʃən) /

noun

a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal: it is either an identity in which the variables can assume any value, or a conditional equation in which the variables have only certain values (roots)

the act of regarding as equal; equating

the act of making equal or balanced; equalization

a situation, esp one regarded as having a number of conflicting elementswhat you want doesn't come into the equation

the state of being equal, equivalent, or equally balanced

a situation or problem in which a number of factors need to be considered

See chemical equation

astronomy See personal equation

Derived forms of equation

equational, adjectiveequationally, adverb

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Medical definitions for equation

equation

[ ĭ-kwā′zhən ]

A statement asserting the equality of two mathematical expressions, usually written as a linear array of symbols that are separated into left and right sides and are joined by an equal sign.

A representation of a chemical reaction, usually written as a linear array in which the symbols and quantities of the reactants are separated from those of the products by an equal sign, arrow, or set of opposing arrows.

Scientific definitions for equation

equation

[ ĭ-kwā′zhən ]

Mathematics A written statement indicating the equality of two expressions. It consists of a sequence of symbols that is split into left and right sides joined by an equal sign. For example, 2 + 3 + 5 = 10 is an equation.

Chemistry A written representation of a chemical reaction, in which the symbols and amounts of the reactants are separated from those of the products by an equal sign, arrow, or a set of opposing arrows. For example, Ca(OH)2 + H2SO4 = CaSO4 + 2H2O, is an equation.

Cultural definitions for equation

equation

An expression of equality between two formulas in mathematics. The two formulas are written with an equal sign between them: 2 + 2 = 4 is an equation, as is E = mc2.

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