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equatable

/ɪˈkweɪtəbəl/
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• adjective

1

Capable of being equated; able to be considered equal, equivalent, or comparable to something else.

Example

"Financial success is not necessarily equatable with personal happiness or fulfillment."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'equatable' (capable of being considered equal or equivalent) with 'equitable' (fair, just, and impartial).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'equate' (from Latin 'aequatus', past participle of 'aequare', meaning 'to make equal') combined with the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Equatable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/equatable
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