English Explanatory Dictionary

equate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To consider equal or equivalent (to or with).
  2. To set as equal.
noun
  1. A statement in assembly language that defines a symbol having a particular value.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈkweɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-equate.wav

Word forms

equate equates equating equated æquate

Etymology

From Middle English equaten, from Latin aequātus, perfect passive participle of aequō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Antonyms

differentiate

Related words

equation conflate

Derived words

coequate equatable equative unequated

Translations

Czech: ztotožňovat Czech: stavět na roveň Spanish: equiparar Spanish: homologar
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