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Equating

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of equate.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of equate
  2. The act by which things are equated; the evaluation of things as equivalent.

Example Sentences

But, overall, Donne's poetry represents an epistemic break with the love clichés so overused by an earlier era; and the poet was often moved to use Platonic equatings of love, beauty, and goodness to breathe new life into old Petrarchisms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does equating mean?

Equating means present participle and gerund of equate.

What is a synonym for equating?

Common synonyms include equation.

What is the opposite of equating?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use equating in a sentence?

But, overall, Donne's poetry represents an epistemic break with the love clichés so overused by an earlier era; and the poet was often moved to use Platonic equatings of love, beauty, and goodness to breathe new life into old Petrarchisms.

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