equal — being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːkwəl/
Korean meaning: 수량, 크기, 정도, 가치가 같은
Korean pronunciation: **이**쿠얼
Example Sentences
- My teacher said all homework is equal, but clearly she's never seen my masterpiece doodles in the margins.
- The recipe calls for equal amounts of flour and sugar.
- His cooking skills equal those of a professional chef, if that chef only knows how to make instant noodles.
equal
ADJECTIVE//ˈiːkwəl//
being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value
Two children get equal slices of birthday cake, measured carefully.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'aequalis'에서 유래되었으며, '평평한, 균등한'을 의미하는 'aequus'에서 파생되었습니다. 고대 로마인들이 저울로 무게를 재며 공정함을 추구했던 모습에서 나온 단어입니다.
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📝Examples
“My teacher said all homework is equal, but clearly she's never seen my masterpiece doodles in the margins.”
“The recipe calls for equal amounts of flour and sugar.”
“His cooking skills equal those of a professional chef, if that chef only knows how to make instant noodles.”
“Gender equality means equal pay for equal work.”
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