| 【equ】 is a word-forming element usually meaning "even, equal, level" from Latin "aequus, aequare" |
[English words in the top 5000 most frequently used containing the root "equ"]
adequate **[4038] If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted.
equal ****[1434] If two things are equal or if one thing is equal to another, they are the same in size, number, standard, or value.
equality ***[2788] Equality is the same status, rights, and responsibilities for all the members of a society, group, or family.
equally ****[1729] Equally means in sections, amounts, or spaces that are the same size as each other.
equation **[3529] An equation is a mathematical statement saying that two amounts or values are the same, for example 6x4=12x2.
equator ☆[5343] The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth at an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole.
equivalent ***[2692] having the same value, use, meaning, etc.
inequality **[3506] an unfair situation in which some people have more rights or better opportunities than other people
unequal ☆[4893] An unequal system or situation is unfair because it gives more power or privileges to one person or group of people than to others.
[WORD ROOT]root equ
[VARIATIONS OF ROOT] equ, equel, equat, equi, iqu
[ETYMOLOGY]root (Latin) aequus, aequare
[MEANING]root even, equal, level
【DETAILs OF ORIGIN(ETYMOLOGY】
- 【Latin】 aequus equal; level, even, flat; as tall as, on a level with; friendly, kind, just, fair, equitable, impartial; proportionate; calm, tranquil
- 【Latin】 aequare from aequus; make level
Please see the Word information in detail as follows;
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adequate ★★[4038] adjective from equate 〈 equ-
【DEFINITION】 If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted.
【ANTONYM】 assimilation, inadequate
【ROOTs】 ⑴ ad; to, toward ⑵ equ; even, equal ⑶ ate; adjective suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin aequus》 equal; level, even, flat; as tall as, on a level with; friendly, kind, just, fair, equitable, impartial; proportionate; calm, tranquil
【First Known Meaning】 equal to what is needed or desired, sufficient,
【DERIVATIVEs】 adequacy, adequately, adequateness, adequate
equal ★★★★[1434] adjective from equal 〈 equ-
【DEFINITION】 If two things are equal or if one thing is equal to another, they are the same in size, number, standard, or value.
【ROOTs】 ⑴ equ; even, equal ⑵ al; suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin aequus》 equal; level, even, flat; as tall as, on a level with; friendly, kind, just, fair, equitable, impartial; proportionate; calm, tranquil
【First Known Meaning】 identical in amount, extent, or portion
【DERIVATIVEs】 equality, equalize, equally, equal
equality ★★★[2788] noun from equ-
【DEFINITION】 Equality is the same status, rights, and responsibilities for all the members of a society, group, or family.
【pl.】 UNCOUNTABLE NOUN
【ANTONYM】 inequality
【COMPOSITION】 equal + ity
【ROOTs】 ⑴ equ; even, equal, level ⑵ al; adjective suffix ⑶ ity; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin aequus》 equal; level, even, flat; as tall as, on a level with; friendly, kind, just, fair, equitable, impartial; proportionate; calm, tranquil
【DERIVATIVEs】 equality, equalize, equally, equal
equally ★★★★[1729] adverb from equal 〈 equ-
【DEFINITION】 Equally means in sections, amounts, or spaces that are the same size as each other.
【ROOTs】 ⑴ equ; even, equal, level ⑵ al; suffix ⑶ ly; suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin aequus》 equal; level, even, flat; as tall as, on a level with; friendly, kind, just, fair, equitable, impartial; proportionate; calm, tranquil
【DERIVATIVEs】 equality, equalize, equally, equal
equation ★★[3529] noun from equate 〈 equ-
【DEFINITION】 An equation is a mathematical statement saying that two amounts or values are the same, for example 6x4=12x2.
【pl.】 equations
【ROOTs】 ⑴ equ; even, equal ⑵ at(ate); verb suffix ⑶ ion; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin aequus》 equal; level, even, flat; as tall as, on a level with; friendly, kind, just, fair, equitable, impartial; proportionate; calm, tranquil
【DERIVATIVEs】 equatability, equatable, equate, equation, equational, equationally
equator ☆[5343] noun from equate 〈 equ-
【DEFINITION】 The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth at an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole.
【pl.】 UNCOUNTABLE NOUN
【ROOTs】 ⑴ equat(equ); even, equal ⑵ or; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin aequus》 equal; level, even, flat; as tall as, on a level with; friendly, kind, just, fair, equitable, impartial; proportionate; calm, tranquil
【DERIVATIVEs】 equatorial, equator
equivalent ★★★[2692] adjective
【DEFINITION】 having the same value, use, meaning, etc.
【ROOTs】 ⑴ equi(equ); even, equal ⑵ val; strength, worth ⑶ ent(ant); suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin valere》 be well, be worth; be strong
【DERIVATIVEs】 equivalence, equivalently, equivalent
inequality ★★[3506] noun from equal 〈 equ-
【DEFINITION】 an unfair situation in which some people have more rights or better opportunities than other people
【pl.】 inequalities
【SYNONYM】 disparity
【ANTONYM】 equality
【COMPOSITION】 in + equality
【ROOTs】 ⑴ in; not ⑵ equ; even, equal ⑶ al; suffix ⑷ ity; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin aequus》 equal; level, even, flat; as tall as, on a level with; friendly, kind, just, fair, equitable, impartial; proportionate; calm, tranquil
unequal ☆[4893] adjective from equal 〈 equ-
【DEFINITION】 An unequal system or situation is unfair because it gives more power or privileges to one person or group of people than to others.
【SYNONYM】 unfair
【COMPOSITION】 un + equal
【ROOTs】 ⑴ un; not ⑵ equ; even, equal ⑶ al; suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin aequus》 equal; level, even, flat; as tall as, on a level with; friendly, kind, just, fair, equitable, impartial; proportionate; calm, tranquil
【DERIVATIVEs】 unequally, unequalness, unequal
Other words containing "equ"; adequately, equ-, equanimity, equate, equilibrium, equinox, equipoise, equity, equivalence, equivocal, equivocate, iniquitous, iniquitously, iniquitousness, iniquity
【OTHER ROOTs; 】
end
empt-, em-, emer-
electr-
eight
edit
eco-
east
ease
earn
duc-, duct-
