adaequo

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Latin

Etymology

From ad- (near, at; towards, to) +‎ aequō (make equal, level or smooth).

Pronunciation

Verb

adaequō (present infinitive adaequāre, perfect active adaequāvī, supine adaequātum); first conjugation

  1. (usually with cum) to make equal to, equalize, level with
    Synonyms: aequō, sternō, pariō
    solo adaequareto level with soil, to bulldoze
  2. to attain to, reach by equalling
  3. (figuratively) to compare to or with

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Descendants

  • English: adequate
  • Spanish: adecuar

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