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English
Etymology
Latin adaequatio, from ad + aequatio.
Noun
adequation (countable and uncountable, plural adequations)
- Equivalence.
- (linguistics) A change in the meaning of a term depending upon context.
- (obsolete) The act of equalizing; act or result of making adequate; an equivalent.
- a. 1603, Thomas Barlow, letter to Mr. John Goodwin
- 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.
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