2. Bearing a suitable relation; of just proportion; having competent
power, abilities, or means; adequate; as, he is not equal to the
task.
The Scots trusted not their own numbers as equal to fight with the
English. Clarendon.
It is not permitted to me to make my commendations equal to your
merit. Dryden.
Whose voice an equal messenger Conveyed thy meaning mild. Emerson.
3. Not variable; equable; uniform; even; as, an equal movement. "An equal temper." Dryden.
4. Evenly balanced; not unduly inclining to either side; characterized by fairness; unbiased; impartial; equitable; just. Are not my ways equal Ezek. xviii. 29. Thee, O Jove, no equal judge I deem. Spenser. Nor think it equal to answer deliberate reason with sudden heat and noise. Milton.
5. Of the same interest or concern; indifferent. They who are not disposed to receive them may let them alone or reject them; it is equal to me. Cheyne.
6. (Mus.)
Defn: Intended for voices of one kind only, either all male or all female; — opposed to mixed. [R.]
7. (Math.)
Defn: Exactly agreeing with respect to quantity. Equal temperament.
(Mus.) See Temperament.
Syn. — Even; equable; uniform; adequate; proportionate; commensurate; fair; just; equitable.
EQUAL
E"qual, n.