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Adequation

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Equivalence.
  2. A change in the meaning of a term depending upon context.
  3. The act of equalizing; act or result of making adequate; an equivalent.

Equivalents

Examples

“a. 1603, Thomas Barlow, letter to Mr. John Goodwin The principles of logick and natural reason⟳ tell⟳ us, that there must be a just proportion and adequation between the medium by which we prove⟳, and the conclusion to be proved.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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