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Definitions for Equal

[1] as great as; the same as (often followed by to or with ): The velocity of sound is not equal to that of light.
[2] like or alike in quantity, degree, value, etc.; of the same rank, ability, merit, etc.: two students of equal brilliance.
[3] evenly proportioned or balanced: an equal contest.
[4] uniform in operation or effect: equal laws.
[5] adequate or sufficient in quantity or degree: The supply is equal to the demand.
[6] having adequate powers, ability, or means: He was equal to the task.
[7] level, as a plain.
[8] tranquil or undisturbed: to confront death with an equal mind.
[9] impartial or equitable.
[10] a person or thing that is equal.
[11] to be or become equal to; meet or match: So far the rate of production doesn't equal the demand. If A equals B and B equals C, then A equals C.
[12] to make or do something equal to: No matter how he tries, he can't equal his brother's achievements.
[13] Archaic . to make equal; equalize.
[14] Obsolete . to recompense fully.
[15] (often foll by to or with ) identical in size, quantity, degree, intensity, etc; the same (as)
[16] having identical privileges, rights, status, etc all men are equal before the law
[17] having uniform effect or application equal opportunities
[18] evenly balanced or proportioned the game was equal between the teams
[19] (usually foll by to) having the necessary or adequate strength, ability, means, etc (for) to be equal to one's work
[20] another word for equivalent (def. 3a)
[21] a person or thing equal to another, esp in merit, ability, etc he has no equal when it comes to boxing
[22] (tr) to be equal to; correspond to; match my offer equals his
[23] (intr usually foll by out ) to become equal or level
[24] (tr) to make, perform, or do something equal to to equal the world record
[25] (tr) archaic to make equal

Words related to Equal

identical, comparable, corresponding, equivalent, proportionate, balanced, commensurate, impartial, compare, reach, correspond, match, comprise, correspondent, level, egalitarian, double, invariable, look-alike, same

Words nearby Equal

eq, eq., eqc, eqpt., equable, equal, equal employment opportunity commission, equal opportunities commission, equal opportunity, equal pay, equal protection of the laws

Origin of Equal

1350–1400; Middle English (adj.) < Latin aequālis equal, like, equivalent to aequ(us ) even, plain, just + -ālis -al1

Other words from Equal

non·e·qual , adjective, noun
qua·si-e·qual , adjective
qua·si-e·qual·ly , adverb
sub·e·qual , adjective
sub·e·qual·ly , adverb

Word origin for Equal

C14: from Latin aequālis, from aequus level, of obscure origin

Synonyms for Equal

balanced, commensurate, comparable, corresponding, equivalent, identical, proportionate, according, coordinate, correspondent, double, duplicate, egalitarian, invariable, level, look-alike, matched, matching, parallel, same, uniform, break even, evenly matched, fifty-fifty, homologous, identic, indistinguishable, one and the same, same difference, spit and image, stack up with, tantamount, to the same degree, two peas in pod, unvarying