Igual
Example: Eles têm interesses iguais em vários assuntos importantes.
Definition
"Igual" in philosophy refers to things that are the same in quantity, quality, or value, often implying fairness or equivalence in various contexts. For example, when people have "iguais" interests, it means their concerns or stakes are identical in significance.
Etymology
The word "igual" comes from the Latin 'aequalis,' meaning equal or level. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to signify equality or sameness. Did you know? The root 'aequ-' also gave rise to the English word 'equal,' showing a shared linguistic heritage.
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