🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

方程式

Pronunciation / Transliteration: fāng chéng shì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Equation/ɪˈkwɛɪʒən/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"科学家们正在努力平衡这个复杂的方程式。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal, indicated by the sign =.

    "He spent hours trying to solve the complex algebraic equation."
  2. 2

    A situation or problem containing multiple variable factors that must be considered together.

    "Cost was a major factor in the equation when launching the new product."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'equation' originates from the Latin 'aequatio', meaning 'a making equal', derived from 'aequare', meaning 'to make equal'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving from its mathematical context to broader uses in various fields.

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