adequation

See also: adéquation

English

Etymology

(deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin adaequatio, from ad + aequatio.

Noun

adequation (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.
   • Bishop Barlow

     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.