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Webster 1913 Edition


Adequation

Adˊe-qua′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
adaequatio
.]
The act of equalizing; act or result of making adequate; an equivalent.
[Obs.]
Bp. Barlow.

Webster 1828 Edition


Adequation

ADEQUA'TION

,
Noun.
Adequateness. [not used.]

Definition 2024


adequation

adequation

See also: adéquation

English

Noun

adequation (plural adequations)

  1. equivalence
  2. (linguistics) A change in the meaning of a term depending upon context
  3. (obsolete) The act of equalizing; act or result of making adequate; an equivalent.
    • Bishop Barlow
      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.