inequation
|in/e/qua/tion|
B2
/ˌɪnɪˈkweɪʒən/
not equal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inequation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inaequatio', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'aequatio' meant 'making equal'.
Historical Evolution
'inaequatio' transformed into the French word 'inéquation', and eventually became the modern English word 'inequation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not making equal', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a mathematical statement of inequality'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mathematical statement that indicates that two expressions are not equal, often represented by symbols such as '≠', '<', '>', '≤', or '≥'.
The inequation x + 3 > 5 means that x must be greater than 2.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 08:21