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2 : a name (as of a disease) based on or derived from an eponym

— epon·y·mous adjective

ep·oxy verb ep·ox·ied or ep·oxyed; ep·oxy·ing : to glue, fill, or coat with epoxy resin

epoxy resin noun : a synthetic resin used in coatings and adhesives

ep·si·lon noun : the 5th letter of the Greek alphabet — Ε or ε

Ep·som salts noun : a bitter colorless or white magnesium salt with cathartic properties

eq abbreviation 1 equal

2 equation

equa·ble adjective : showing regular or consistent movement, occurrence, operation, or character; especially : free from unpleasant extremes

— eq·ua·bil·i·ty noun

— eq·ua·bly adverb

Synonyms

balmy, clement, gentle, mild, moderate, temperate—more at CLEMENT

1equal adjective 1 : of the same measure, quantity, value, quality, number, degree, or status as another

2 : regarding or affecting all objects in the same way : IMPARTIAL

3 : free from extremes

4 : able to cope with a situation or task

— equal·ly adverb

Synonyms

[1] duplicate, even, identical, indistinguishable, same—more at SAME

[2] disinterested, dispassionate, equitable, fair, impartial, just, nonpartisan, objective, square, unbiased, unprejudiced—more at FAIR

2equal verb equaled or equalled; equal·ing or equal·ling 1 : to be or become equal to; also : to be identical in value to

2 : to make or produce something equal to

Synonyms

[1, 2] correspond, match, parallel—more at MATCH

[1, 2] add up, amount, come, correspond, meet, rival, tie, touch—more at AMOUNT (TO)

3equal noun : one that is equal

Synonyms

coordinate, counterpart, equivalent, fellow, like, match, parallel, peer, rival; also analogue; double, mate, twin; associate, colleague, companion, partner; competitor

equal·i·ty noun : the quality or state of being equal

Synonyms

equivalence, par, parity, sameness—more at EQUIVALENCE

equal·ize verb -ized; -iz·ing : to make equal, uniform, or constant

— equal·i·za·tion noun

— equal·iz·er noun

Synonyms

balance, equate, even, level; also accommodate, adjust, compensate, fit; homogenize, normalize, regularize, standardize; democratize

equals sign or equal sign noun : a sign = indicating equivalence

equa·nim·i·ty noun, plural -ties : evenness of mind esp. under stress : COMPOSURE

Synonyms

aplomb, calmness, composure, coolness, placidity, self-possession, serenity, tranquillity; also assurance, confidence, poise, self-assurance, self-confidence

Antonyms

agitation, discomposure, perturbation

equate verb equat·ed; equat·ing 1 : to make, treat, or regard as equal or comparable

2 : show the relationship between

Synonyms

balance, equalize, even, level—more at EQUALIZE

bracket, compare, liken—more at COMPARE

equa·tion noun 1 : an act of equating : the state of being equated

2 : a usu. formal statement of equivalence esp. of mathematical expressions

equa·tor noun : an imaginary circle around the earth that is everywhere equally distant from the two poles

— equa·to·ri·al adjective

equer·ry noun, plural -ries 1 : an officer in charge of the horses of a prince or noble

2 : a personal attendant of a member of the British royal family

1equestrian adjective : of or relating to horseback riding; also : representing a person on horseback

2equestrian noun : one who rides a horse

eques·tri·enne noun : a female rider on horseback

equi·dis·tant adjective : equally distant

equi·lat·er·al adjective : having all sides or faces equal <~ triangles>

equi·lib·ri·um noun, plural -ri·ums or -ria 1 : a state of intellectual or emotional balance

2 : a state of balance between opposing forces or actions

Synonyms

balance, equipoise, poise—more at BALANCE

1equine adjective [ORIGIN: L equinus, fr. equus horse]

: of or relating to the horse

2equine noun : a member of the family of hoofed mammals consisting of the horses, asses, and zebras and extinct related animals; specif : HORSE

equi·noc·tial