equal

e-qual · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.

  2. 2.

    A person or thing that is the same as another in status or quality.

  3. 3.

    To be the same as in number or amount.

  4. 4.

    Having the same rights, status, or opportunities.

  5. 5.

    To match or rival in quality or achievement.

  6. 6.

    Having the ability or resources to meet a challenge.

Forms

plural: equals

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    equal to — capable of meeting a challenge; equivalent in value
  • •
    on equal terms — with neither party having an advantage
  • •
    all things being equal — if other factors remain the same
  • •
    first among equals — a leader who is nominally equal to others

Related words

Antonyms: different, unequal, uneven
See also: equality, equivalent, identical, same
Synonyms: equivalent, identical, matching, same

Etymology

From Latin aequalis ("equal, uniform"), from aequus ("level, even, just").