Emily Dickinson Lexicon

E'QUAL, a. [L. æqualis, from æquus, equal, even, æquo, to equal, perhaps Gr. εικος, similar; Fr. egal; Sp. igual; Port. id.; It. eguale.]

1. Having the same magnitude or dimensions; being of the same bulk or extent; as, an equal quantity of land; a house of equal size; two persons of equal bulk; an equal line or angle.
2. Having the same value; as, two commodities of equal price or worth.
3. Having the same qualities or condition; as, two men of equal rank or excellence; two bodies of equal hardness or softness.
4. Having the same degree; as, two motions of equal velocity.
5. Even; uniform; not variable; as, an equal temper or mind. Ye say, the way of the Lord is not equal. – Ezek. xvi.
6. Being in just proportion; as, my commendation is not equal to his merit.
7. Impartial; neutral; not biased. Equal and unconcerned, I look on all. – Dryden.
8. Indifferent; of the same interest or concern. He may receive them or not, it is equal to me.
9. Just; equitable; giving the same or similar rights or advantages. The terms and conditions of the contract are equal.
10. Being on the same terms; enjoying the same or similar benefits. They made the married, orphans, widows, yea and the aged also, equal in spoils with themselves. Maccabees.
11. Adequate; having competent power, ability or means. The ship is not equal to her antagonist. The army was not equal to the contest. We are not equal to the undertaking.