Synonyms for

Equations

Verb / ɪˈkweɪʒʌnz / Another word for equations — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Equations are mathematical statements that show that two things are equal.

Synonyms & similar words

equating equivalence equation equality par formulas expressions calculations problems equivalents proportions balances equivalences identities correspondences matches similarity sameness likenesses analogies parallels affinities homologies

Synonyms by register

Formal

formulas expressions identities propositions

Informal

problems puzzles riddles

Literary

balances reckonings

Antonyms

inequalities imbalances discrepancies disparities variables

Common collocations

  • solve equations
  • linear equations
  • quadratic equations
  • algebraic equations
  • differential equations
  • simultaneous equations
  • balance equations

Word family

noun equation
verb equate
adjective equational

Usage note

While 'equations' often refers to mathematical statements, it can also be used metaphorically for situations requiring balance or resolution. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher wrote some equations on the board.
  2. I need to solve these equations for my math homework.
  3. Equations can be used to solve real-life problems.
  4. There are many different types of equations.
  5. I struggle with understanding complex equations.

Quotes

  • The great mathematical problems of the last few centuries have been solved by people practicing a technique that is now called 'mathematical modeling.' They set up the problem in terms of differential equations, which nobody could solve, and then found numerical methods to get solutions.
  • The power of mathematics is often to change one thing into another, to change geometry into language.
  • Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe.

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