equ

equal

Quick Summary

The Latin root word equ means “equal.” This Latin root is the word origin of a good number of English vocabulary words, including adequate, equator, and equality. The Latin root word equ is easily recalled through the word equation, for both sides of an equation are, by definition, “equal” to one another!

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The Latin root word equ means “equal.” Soon enough you will learn to equate equ with “equal”—especially since the meaning of the root equ, “equal,” contains the root itself!

Math classes are filled with words that have the Latin root word equ in them. Math teachers talk about equations all the time, which are expressions like x = 2y or y = mx + b, where both sides of the equation are “equal” to one another. Indeed, if x = y – 2, then you can equate x with a number that is 2 less than y, which means that x “equals” y – 2. Geometry teachers love to talk about equilateral triangles, whose three sides are “equal” in length to one another. This makes the measurement of each side equivalent, or “equal” in value to each other.

Not to be outdone by math teachers, teachers of geography have terms with equ meaning “equal” in them as well. Consider the nearly 25,000-mile line of latitude, the equator, which is of “equal” distance to or from each pole, thereby dividing the Earth into “equal” halves. The vernal (spring) and autumnal (fall) equinoxes fall on days when there are an “equal” number of hours of daylight and darkness due to the fact that the sun is standing right over the equator.

Government teachers often chat about equality of humans, meaning that all humans are created “equal.” Most governments, unfortunately, do not do an adequate job, or “equal” to what is needed, when it comes to treating all of its citizens “equally.” Imagine if all humans were indeed treated equally—what equanimity would arise from that! Equanimity is a state of “equal” mind, that is, a mind that is not agitated or imbalanced but rather is even and therefore peaceful. Then the world would be more in a state of equilibrium, or “equally” balanced so that no one would feel mistreated—how great would that be?

You should now feel “equal” to the task of recognizing the root word equ, giving you a pleasant state of linguistic equanimity!

  1. equal: of being the same, or “equal”
  2. equation: condition of two sides of a mathematical expression being “equal” to one another
  3. equate: to make two things “equal” to one another
  4. equilateral: having sides that are “equal”
  5. equivalent: having “equal” value
  6. equator: line of latitude which divides planet Earth into “equal” halves
  7. equinox: a time of “equal” light and darkness
  8. equality: state or condition of being “equal”
  9. adequate: “equal” to what is needed
  10. equanimity: a state of the mind being “equal” or peaceful
  11. equilibrium: a state of being “equally” or evenly balanced

Usage

  • equanimity

    If you exhibit equanimity, you demonstrate a calm mental state—without showing upset or annoyance—when you deal with a difficult situation.

  • inequitable

    If you say something is inequitable, you are saying that it is unjust because it is not equally fair for everyone.

  • egalitarian

    An egalitarian social position states that all people should be equal or treated in the same way when it comes to economic, political, and social rights.

  • iniquity

    Iniquity is an immoral act, wickedness, or evil.

  • adequate

    If you have an adequate amount of something, it is either enough or just enough.

  • egalite

    Egalite is both social and political equality.

  • equable

    That which is equable, such as a climate or someone's personality, is unvarying, steady, calm, and uniform.

  • coequal

    having the same standing before the law

  • equal

    having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

  • equality

    the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status

  • equalize

    compensate

  • equalizing

    being made equal

  • equate

    consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

  • equator

    an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles

  • equitable

    fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

  • equity

    the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it

  • inadequate

    lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

  • inequality

    lack of equality

  • inequity

    injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards

  • unequaled

    radically distinctive and without equal

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