Adequation

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Equivalence. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A change in the meaning of a term depending upon context. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    The act of equalizing; act or result of making adequate; an equivalent. countable, obsolete, uncountable

    "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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"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."

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin adaequatio, from ad + aequatio.

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