Equal
Example: In philosophy, all humans are considered equal in value.
Definition
"Equal" in philosophy refers to the state or quality of being the same in value, status, or rights, signifying that all individuals possess identical worth and deserve fair treatment without discrimination or bias.
Etymology
The word "equal" originates from the Latin word 'aequalis', meaning 'level, even, or uniform'. It entered English through Old French during the Middle Ages. Did you know? The root 'aequus' in Latin also gives rise to words like 'equity' and 'equation', highlighting fairness and balance.
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"Equal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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