Equation

Pronunciation: /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

Definitions of equation

noun a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =)

Example Sentences

A1 An equation is a mathematical statement that shows two expressions are equal.

A2 In algebra, students learn how to solve equations to find the value of unknown variables.

B1 When working on physics problems, equations are used to represent relationships between different variables.

B2 Chemical reactions can be represented by balanced equations that show the conservation of mass.

C1 In advanced mathematics, differential equations are used to model changes in variables over time.

C2 Quantum mechanics involves solving complex equations to describe the behavior of particles at the subatomic level.

Examples of equation in a Sentence

formal The mathematician solved the complex equation using advanced algorithms.

informal I struggled with the equation, but eventually figured it out.

slang I totally aced that equation on the test.

figurative Finding a solution to the problem felt like solving a difficult equation.

Grammatical Forms of equation

• plural: equations
• comparative: more equation
• superlative: most equation
• present tense: equates
• future tense: will equate
• perfect tense: has equated
• continuous tense: is equating
• singular: equation
• positive degree: equation
• infinitive: to equate
• gerund: equating
• participle: equated

Origin and Evolution of equation

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'equation' originated from the Latin word 'aequationem', which means 'an equalizing' or 'a making equal'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'equation' has come to be used in mathematics to represent a statement that two expressions are equal, with the goal of finding the value of the unknown variable that makes the equation true.