Equation

Equation

A short documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

ih-KWAY-zhun   /ɪˈkweɪʒ(ə)n/

Definition

A mathematical statement asserting that two expressions are equal, typically separated by an equals sign.

Plain meaning

A sentence in maths that says one side is the same value as the other side.

Register

Neutral and formal in academic use, but informal as a metaphor in everyday speech.