equation
UK: ɪˈkweɪʒ(ə)n | US: ɪˈkweɪʒ(ə)n
n. a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal (e.g., 2x + 3 = 7).
n. the process of equating or balancing things.
n. (chemistry) a symbolic representation of a chemical reaction.
equation = equ<equal> + ation<noun suffix>
- equ (from Latin aequus, meaning "equal" or "level")
- ation (a suffix forming nouns indicating an action or result, from Latin -atio)
Etymology Origin:
The word equation traces back to Latin aequatio ("making equal"), derived from aequare ("to equalize"). The root equ- appears in many English words (e.g., equality, equilibrium), consistently conveying balance or fairness. The suffix -ation systematically turns verbs into nouns, as seen in creation or formation. Thus, equation literally means "the act or result of making equal," reflecting its mathematical and symbolic uses.
The teacher wrote a quadratic equation on the board.
Solving this equation requires advanced algebra.
The chemical equation shows the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.
His research focuses on the equation of supply and demand in economics.
The artist sees beauty in the equation of colors and shapes.