equ-, equi- +
(Latin: same, similar, even, fair, uniform, identical)
Don't confuse this unit with another
equ- unit meaning horse.
partes aequales; p.ae.
Equal parts.
Quam inique comparatum est! Hiqui minus habent ut semper aliquid addant divitioribus.
How unjust is fate! That they who have but little should be always adding to the abundance of the rich.
solar energy equivalent
A statement of the amount of energy received from the sun in terms of some conventional energy unit; such as, kilowatt-hours, barrels of oil, tons of coal, etc.; used to describe the relative ability of solar energy to fulfill contemporary energy requirements as compared to fossil fuel sources.
thermal equilibrium
1. A state in which all parts of a system are at the same temperature.
2. The condition under which two substances in physical contact with each other exchange no heat energy.
unequal
1. Poorly balanced or matched in quantity, value, or measure; not equal in amount.
2. Not of the same status, rank, or position in society.
3. Not evenly matched in competition.
4. Uneven or variable in quality or character.
unequally
1. Not of the same measurement, quantity, or number as another.
2. Not like or not the same as another in degree, worth, or status.
unequivocal
1. Having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion.
2. Not subject to conditions or exceptions; allowing for no doubt or misinterpretation.
3. Expressed in a clear and specific way.
unequivocally
1. In an unambiguous manner.
2. Characterized by leaving no doubt, being clear, and unambiguous.
unequivocalness
1. Clarity achieved by the avoidance of ambiguity.
2. Being sincere and plain of speech or presentation.
Related-word units meaning same:
auto-;
homeo-;
homo-;
iso-;
pari-;
peer-;
syn-;
tauto-.
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