Equal
/ˈiːkwəl/noun
Having the same quantity, size, degree, or value as another.
Did you know?In ancient philosophies, the concept of equality was often tied to the balance of the cosmos, reflecting a deeper universal harmony.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*eḱw-
“To be equal or level.”
Latin
Latin
aequalis
“Even, level, equal, or uniform.”
Old French
Old French
egual
“Equal, alike, or similar.”
Middle English
Middle English
equeal
“Equal, of the same measure.”
Modern English
English
equal
“Being the same in quantity, degree, or quality.”
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