Wordiyoequ
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From Latin aequus (equal, even, level, calm). A highly productive root spanning mathematics (equation, equate), geography (equator — the line that "equalizes" the globe), justice (equity, equitable, inequity), and balance (equilibrium, equanimity). Even adequate comes from ad- + aequus, meaning "made equal to" a standard.
Associated Words
adequate
Sufficient or good enough for a purpose
egalitarian
Believing in equal rights for all; a person who holds such beliefs
equable
Calm, steady, and not easily disturbed
equal
The same in value or status; to be the same as; a person of equal status
equality
The state of being equal in value, status, or rights
equanimity
Calmness and composure, especially under stress
equanimous
Calm and composed; emotionally stable
equate
To consider or treat two things as equal or equivalent
equation
A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal; treating things as equivalent
equator
The imaginary circle around the Earth midway between the two poles
equilibrium
A state of balance between opposing forces; mental stability
equitable
Fair and impartial to all parties
equity
Fairness and impartiality; ownership value in a company or property
equivalent
Equal in value or effect; something equal to another
equivocate
To speak ambiguously or vaguely in order to mislead
equivocation
The use of ambiguous language to mislead or avoid a clear answer
equivoke
An ambiguous expression or pun
inequity
Unfairness or injustice in a situation
iniquitous
Grossly unfair or wicked
iniquity
Great injustice or wickedness; a sinful act