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equational

1 7.5

It is about equations used in math or logic

adjective
/ɪˈkwāʃənl/

Specialized

: ecuacional

Students learned several equational techniques to solve mathematical problems efficiently.

Examples

The equational approach is often used to prove properties in abstract algebra.
Her research focuses on equational reasoning within computer science.
The equational model provided insights into the problem.
In mathematics, equational reasoning is essential.
Students learned several equational techniques to solve mathematical problems efficiently.
Her research focuses on equational reasoning within computer science.
The equational approach is often used to prove properties in abstract algebra.

Synonyms

algebraic

vsequational

Specialized

5 7.0

Relating to the part of math that uses letters to stand for numbers

focuses specifically on equations rather than general algebra methods

algebraical

vsequational

Specialized

1 7.1

Relating to algebra and the methods used to solve its problems

focuses on equations themselves rather than general algebra principles

Surface Forms

equational positive

Morphology

equational = equation (transparent) = equation + al

The meaning is directly compositional: 'equation' plus '-al' means related to equations.

Etymology

Equational comes from the old Latin root aequus, meaning 'equal', the same root you find in equal and equation. In math or logic, equational describes work with equations—showing two expressions balance or have the same value, so it is about making things 'equal'.