equi

¹

[ ek-wee ]

noun

, Linguistics.

1. equi NP deletion.

equi-

²

1. a combining form meaning “equal,” used in the formation of compound words:

   equimolecular.

equi-

combining_form

1. equal or equally

   equilateral

   equidistant

equi–

1. A prefix that means “equal” or “equally,” as in equidistant.

Word History and Origins

Origin of equi¹

Middle English < Latin aequi-, combining form representing aequus equal

Example Sentences

In late March, a facility in Wyoming was closed and an adoption event for wild horses was postponed because some animals developed Streptococcus equi, a bacterial infection similar to strep throat.

From New York Times

The “equi,” suggestive of equal.

From Washington Post

Token buyers will be able to invest in business projects with a leaning toward technology, specifically in the blockchain space, according to EQUI’s whitepaper.

From Reuters

Token buyers will be able to invest in business projects with a leaning toward technology, specifically in the blockchain space, according to EQUI’s whitepaper.

From Reuters

Leaning over the counter, David Equi shared that he had handpicked the raspberries for his sorbet in Scotland.

From Washington Post