Having one measure; the same in magnitude, quantity, degree, amount, worth, value, or excellence.Even; uniform; not variable; equable: as, an equal mind.Having a just relation or proportion; correspondent; commensurate.Impartial; not biased; just; equitable; not unduly favorable to any party: as, the terms and conditions of the contract are equal; equal laws.Of the same interest or concern; of like moment or importance.Adequate; having competent power, ability, or means: with to: as, the army was not equal to the contest; we are not equal to the undertaking.Of the same rank or dignity; having a common level or standing; having the same rights, interests, etc.: as, we are all equal in the sight of God.In botany, symmetrical, as applied to leaves and to various organs of cryptogams; of uniform thickness, as the stipe of an agaric.In entomology, same as equate.Synonyms Equable, regular, unvarying.Proportionate, conformable, equivalent.Fair, even-handed.Fit, competent.n. One who or that which is not different in all or some respects from another; specifically, one who is not inferior or superior to another; a person having the same or a similar age, rank, station, office, talents, strength, etc.n. The state of being equal; equality.Equally; in a manner equal (to).To be or become equal to; be commensurate with; be as great as; correspond to or be on a level with in any respect; be adequate to: as, your share equals mine; no other dramatist equals Shakspere.To make equivalent to; recompense fully; answer in full proportion.To count or consider as equal; make comparable.To be equal; match.