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What words have the root word equ?

The root word "equ" comes from the Latin word "aequus," meaning "equal" or "level." Here are some words with the root "equ":

Directly from "aequus":

* Equable: Calm, even-tempered, balanced

* Equanimity: Mental calmness, composure

* Equidistant: At the same distance from something

* Equilibrium: A state of balance

* Equivocal: Open to more than one interpretation, ambiguous

* Equine: Relating to horses

With a slight variation in spelling:

* Equal: The same in quantity, size, degree, or value

* Equality: The state of being equal

* Equation: A mathematical statement that shows two expressions are equal

* Equate: To consider something to be the same as something else

Less common, but still related:

* Equilateral: Having all sides equal (e.g., an equilateral triangle)

* Equipartition: The division of something into equal parts

* Equivocation: The use of ambiguous language to mislead

These are just a few examples, and there are many other words that use "equ" as a root.

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