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nonequal

e·qual
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ee-kwuh l]
    • /ˈi kwəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ee-kwuh l]
    • /ˈi kwəl/

Definitions of nonequal word

  • adjective nonequal as great as; the same as (often followed by to or with): The velocity of sound is not equal to that of light. 1
  • adjective nonequal like or alike in quantity, degree, value, etc.; of the same rank, ability, merit, etc.: two students of equal brilliance. 1
  • adjective nonequal evenly proportioned or balanced: an equal contest. 1
  • adjective nonequal uniform in operation or effect: equal laws. 1
  • adjective nonequal adequate or sufficient in quantity or degree: The supply is equal to the demand. 1
  • adjective nonequal having adequate powers, ability, or means: He was equal to the task. 1

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Origin of nonequal

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (adj.) < Latin aequālis equal, like, equivalent to aequ(us) even, plain, just + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Nonequal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nonequal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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