Topic: MATHS
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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | aequalis, from aequus 'level, equal' |
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e‧qual1 S1 W2
1 the same in size, number, amount, value etc as something else [↪ equivalent]
same
2 having the same rights, opportunities etc as everyone else, whatever your race, religion, or sex : 
Our constitution states that all men are equal.
same rights/chances
Our constitution states that all men are equal.3
be equal to something
a) to have the ability to deal with a problem, piece of work etc successfully [= be up to]:
b) to be as good as something else : The architecture here is equal to any in the world.
The architecture here is equal to any in the world.4 with neither side having any advantage over the other : This law will help small businesses to compete on equal terms with large multinational corporations.
on equal terms/on an equal footing
This law will help small businesses to compete on equal terms with large multinational corporations.5 if things are as you normally expect them to be : All things being equal, a small car will cost less than a larger one.
all (other) things being equal
spokenAll things being equal, a small car will cost less than a larger one.
