Etymology

equate

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Today it means: To consider or assert as equal or equivalent (to or with). Full definition →

Middle English equaten ← Latin aequātus
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  1. Latin · derived fromaequātus
  2. Middle English · inherited fromequaten
  3. English todayequate

From Middle English equaten, from Latin aequātus, perfect passive participle of aequō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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