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equatability

equatability

9.9
The ability to be seen as equal in value or meaning
  • noun
  • /ɪˈkwætəˌbɪlɪti/
translation icon : equatabilidad
  • Debates continue about the equatability of test scores from different countries.

Examples

  • The equatability of different currencies is essential in financial markets.

  • Scientists question the equatability of two seemingly similar chemical processes.

  • The equatability of the two products is often debated.

  • Can you explain the concept of equatability?

  • The equatability of various educational programs allows students to transfer credits easily.

  • Many researchers are examining the equatability of resources among different communities.

  • The equatability of these two software applications ensures that users can achieve similar results.

Synonyms

equivalence
vsequatability
18 6.2

A situation where two things have the same value, meaning, or effect

is about being able to consider items equal instead of claiming interchangeability
equivalency
vsequatability
  • Formal
5 6.7

Being equal in value, amount, or function

is about being able to treat items as equal rather than already equal
comparability
vsequatability
1 5.8

How similar two or more things are so you can look at them together

is about being treated as equal rather than only being judged as similar
commensurability
vsequatability
9.9

When two things can be measured by the same scale so you can compare them

is about being able to treat items as equal, not only sharing a measurement

How Equatable

equivalence
18 6.2
equatability
9.9
similarity
157 2.7
difference
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

equatability singular
equatabilities plural

Morphology

equatability = equatable (transparent) = equate + able + ity

Formed regularly from 'equate' → 'equatable' → 'equatability'; the meaning is directly compositional.

Etymology

Equatability comes from the simple idea in equate, which means 'to make equal', together with the ending -ability, which means 'can be done'. So, equatability is about how much two things can be treated as or made 'equal'.