- [countable] (mathematics) a statement showing that two amounts or values are equal, for example 2x + y = 54
- the numbers on the right-hand side of the equation
- the equation for a straight line
Extra ExamplesTopics Maths and measurementc1- The ideal gas equation is derived from this model.
- This can be shown by a simple equation.
- the range of values of ξ which would satisfy this equation
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basic
- simple
- complex
- …
- solve
- work out
- derive
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- equation for
- a side of the equation
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- [uncountable, singular] the act of making something equal or considering something as equal (= of equating them)
- The equation of wealth with happiness can be dangerous.
- [countable, usually singular] a problem or situation in which several things must be considered and dealt with
- When children enter the equation, further tensions may arise within a marriage.
- Money also comes into the equation.
- The availability of public transport is also part of the equation.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + equation- be a part of
- come into
- enter
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Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin aequatio(n-), from aequare ‘make equal’, from aequus ‘even, level, equal’.
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