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equal definition

equal (ēkwəl)

adjective

  1. of the same quantity, size, number, value, degree, intensity, quality, etc.
  2. having the same rights, privileges, ability, rank, etc.
  3. evenly proportioned; balanced or uniform in effect or operation
  4. having the necessary ability, strength, power, capacity, or courage: with to equal to the challenge
  5. Archaic fair; just; impartial
  6. Archaic smooth and flat; level
  7. Archaic equable

Etymology: ME < L aequalis, equal < aequus, level, even, flat

noun

any thing or person that is equal to be the equal of another

transitive verb equaled e′qualed or equalled e′qualled, equaling e′qual·ing or equalling e′qual·ling

  1. to be equal to; match in value, degree, etc.
  2. to do or make something equal to to equal a record
  3. Archaic to make equal; equalize

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