Equation meaning

What does “equation” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“equation” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

equation

noun

  1. a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal

  2. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced

    “on a par with the best”

  3. the act of regarding as equal

    Synonymsequating

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University