equation
[ ih-kwey-zhuh n, -shuh n ]
/ ɪˈkweɪ ʒən, -ʃən /
noun
the act of equating or making equal; equalization: the symbolic equation of darkness with death.
equally balanced state; equilibrium.
Mathematics.
an expression or a proposition, often algebraic, asserting the equality of two quantities.
Also called chemical equation. Chemistry.
a symbolic representation showing the kind and amount of the starting materials and products of a reaction.
Origin of equation
OTHER WORDS FROM equation
non·e·qua·tion, nounWords nearby equation
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British Dictionary definitions for equation
equation
/ (ɪˈkweɪʒən, -ʃən) /
noun
Derived forms of equation
equational, adjective equationally, adverbMedical definitions for equation
equation
[ ĭ-kwā′zhən ]
n.
A statement asserting the equality of two mathematical expressions, usually written as a linear array of symbols that are separated into left and right sides and are joined by an equal sign.
A representation of a chemical reaction, usually written as a linear array in which the symbols and quantities of the reactants are separated from those of the products by an equal sign, arrow, or set of opposing arrows.
Scientific definitions for equation
equation
[ ĭ-kwā′zhən ]
Mathematics
A written statement indicating the equality of two expressions. It consists of a sequence of symbols that is split into left and right sides joined by an equal sign. For example, 2 + 3 + 5 = 10 is an equation.
Chemistry
A written representation of a chemical reaction, in which the symbols and amounts of the reactants are separated from those of the products by an equal sign, arrow, or a set of opposing arrows. For example, Ca(OH)2 + H2SO4 = CaSO4 + 2H2O, is an equation.
Cultural definitions for equation
equation
An expression of equality between two formulas in mathematics. The two formulas are written with an equal sign between them: 2 + 2 = 4 is an equation, as is E = mc2.