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Added 9 October 2026

equal

/ˈiːkwəl/ adjective

In Latin: aequus, pār Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about equal at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The same in one or more respects.
We hold that all men are created equal and are thus equal under the law.
The same in value (status, merit, etc): having or deserving the same rights or treatment.
We hold that all men are created equal and are thus equal under the law.
The same in all respects that matter practically; interchangeable, fungible, or (even sometimes) identical for practical purposes.
Equal conditions should produce equal results.

verb

To be equal to, to have the same value as; to correspond to.
Two plus two equals four.
To make equivalent to; to cause to match.
David equaled the water levels of the bottles, so they now both contain exactly 1 liter.
To match in degree or some other quality, to match up to.

noun

A person or thing of equal status to others.
We're all equals here.
State of being equal; equality.

Origin

From Middle English equal, from Latin aequālis. Doublet of aequalis and egal.

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