equational

adjective

equa·​tion·​al i-ˈkwā-zh(ə-)nəl 

 also  -ˈkwā-sh(ə-)nəl

1

: of, using, or involving equation or equations

2

: dividing into two equal parts

—used especially of the mitotic cell division usually following reduction in meiosis

equationally adverb

Examples of equational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of her policies include intellectual freedom, transparent communication with the community and creating equal equational opportunities for all. —Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 12 July 2024

Field: Without getting too equational about it, the Five certainly informs it. —Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

equational

adjective

equa·​tion·​al

i-ˈkwāzh-nəl, -ən-ᵊl also -ˈkwāsh-

: dividing into two equal parts

—used especially of the mitotic cell division usually following reduction in meiosis

equationally

-ē 

adverb