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- English Word Equated Definition of Equate
- English Word Equating Definition of Equate
- English Word Equation Definition A making equal; equal division; equality; equilibrium.
- English Word Equation Definition An expression of the condition of equality between two algebraic quantities or sets of quantities, the sign = being placed between them; as, a binomial equation; a quadratic equation; an algebraic equation; a transcendental equation; an exponential equation; a logarithmic equation; a differential equation, etc.
- English Word Equation Definition A quantity to be applied in computing the mean place or other element of a celestial body; that is, any one of the several quantities to be added to, or taken from, its position as calculated on the hypothesis of a mean uniform motion, in order to find its true position as resulting from its actual and unequal motion.
- English Word Equator Definition The imaginary great circle on the earth's surface, everywhere equally distant from the two poles, and dividing the earth's surface into two hemispheres.
- English Word Equator Definition The great circle of the celestial sphere, coincident with the plane of the earth's equator; -- so called because when the sun is in it, the days and nights are of equal length; hence called also the equinoctial, and on maps, globes, etc., the equinoctial line.
- English Word Equatorial Definition Of or pertaining to the equator; as, equatorial climates; also, pertaining to an equatorial instrument.
- English Word Equatorial Definition An instrument consisting of a telescope so mounted as to have two axes of motion at right angles to each other, one of them parallel to the axis of the earth, and each carrying a graduated circle, the one for measuring declination, and the other right ascension, or the hour angle, so that the telescope may be directed, even in the daytime, to any star or other object whose right ascension and declination are known. The motion in right ascension is sometimes communicated by clockwork, so as to keep the object constantly in the field of the telescope. Called also an equatorial telescope.
- English Word Equatorially Definition So as to have motion or direction parallel to the equator.
- English Word Equerries Definition of Equerry
- English Word Equerry Definition A large stable or lodge for horses.
- English Word Equerry Definition An officer of princes or nobles, charged with the care of their horses.
- English Word Equery Definition Same as Equerry.
- English Word Equestrian Definition Of or pertaining to horses or horsemen, or to horsemanship; as, equestrian feats, or games.
- English Word Equestrian Definition Being or riding on horseback; mounted; as, an equestrian statue.
- English Word Equestrian Definition Belonging to, or composed of, the ancient Roman equities or knights; as, the equestrian order.
- English Word Equestrian Definition One who rides on horseback; a horseman; a rider.
- English Word Equestrianism Definition The art of riding on horseback; performance on horseback; horsemanship; as, feats equestrianism.
- English Word Equestrienne Definition A woman skilled in equestrianism; a horsewoman.
- English Word Equi- Definition A prefix, meaning equally; as, equidistant; equiangular.
- English Word Equiangled Definition Equiangular.
- English Word Equiangular Definition Having equal angles; as, an equiangular figure; a square is equiangular.
- English Word Equibalance Definition Equal weight; equiponderance.
- English Word Equibalance Definition To make of equal weight; to balance equally; to counterbalance; to equiponderate.
- English Word Equibalanced Definition of Equibalance
- English Word Equibalancing Definition of Equibalance
- English Word Equicrescent Definition Increasing by equal increments; as, an equicrescent variable.
- English Word Equicrural Definition Having equal legs or sides; isosceles.
- English Word Equicrure Definition Equicrural.