adequation

See also: adéquation

English

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin adaequatio, from ad + aequatio.

Noun

adequation (countable and uncountable, plural adequations)

1. Equivalence.
2. (linguistics) A change in the meaning of a term depending upon context.
3. (obsolete) The act of equalizing; act or result of making adequate; an equivalent.
   • a. 1603, Thomas Barlow, letter to Mr. John Goodwin

     The principles of logick and natural reason tell us, that there must be a just proportion and adequation between the medium by which we prove, and the conclusion to be proved.

Derived terms

• adequationism