adequation

See also: adéquation

English

Etymology

Latin adaequatio, from ad + aequatio.

Noun

adequation (countable and uncountable, plural adequations)

  1. Equivalence.
  2. (linguistics) A change in the meaning of a term depending upon context.
  3. (obsolete) The act of equalizing; act or result of making adequate; an equivalent.
    • a. 1603, Thomas Barlow, letter to Mr. John Goodwin
      The principles of logick and natural reason tell us, that there must be a just proportion and adequation between the medium by which we prove, and the conclusion to be proved.

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