equation

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/ɪˈkweɪʒən/ · eq-u-a-tion

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Meanings

nounformal

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

ایک ریاضیاتی بیان جو دو اظہاریوں کی برابری کا دعویٰ کرتا ہے۔

معادلہ

mu'aadlah

Synonyms

formulaexpressionstatementفارمولااظہاربیان

Antonyms

inequationdiscrepancyعدم توازنفرق

Common Collocations

  • algebraic equation
  • linear equation
  • quadratic equation

Example Sentences

In mathematics, an equation represents a balance between two sides.

ریاضی میں، ایک معادلہ دو طرفوں کے درمیان توازن کی نمائندگی کرتا ہے۔

Riyazi mein, aik mu'aadlah do tarfoun ke darmiyan tawazun ki numaindagi karta hai.

Solving the equation can be challenging without a proper understanding of algebra.

ایک معادلہ کو حل کرنا مناسب علم کے بغیر چیلنجنگ ہو سکتا ہے۔

Aik mu'aadlah ko hal karna munasib ilm ke baghair challenging ho sakta hai.

The quadratic equation has specific forms that are easier to solve.

کوادریٹک معادلہ کی مخصوص شکلیں ہیں جو حل کرنے میں آسان ہیں۔

Quadratic mu'aadlah ki makhsoos shakalain hain jo hal karne mein aasaan hain.

Easily Confused With

inequality:An inequality indicates that two expressions are not equal, while an equation indicates they are equal.

Word Family

equate
verbبرابر کرنا
equational
adjectiveمعادلہ سے متعلق

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'equation' by thinking of equal signs and balancing both sides.

Visualize a seesaw perfectly balanced in the middle.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "aequatio" — a making equal

First known use: 15th century

The word 'equation' derives from the Latin 'aequatio', which means a making equal. It has evolved in English to refer to mathematical expressions that represent equality.