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The equality or similarity of ratios, especially of geometrical ratios; or a relation among quantities such that the quotient of the first divided by the second is equal to that of the third divided by the fourth; -- called also geometrical proportion, in distinction from arithmetical proportion, or that in which the d…

Equality, as of right or rank. [Obs.] hak.

Inequality of surface, as of the ground in the game of bowls; unevenness. Shak.

Given to making objections; captious. [Obs.] Equality of two domestic powers Breed scrupulous faction. Shak.

ages, or to a long period of time; accomplished in a long progress of time; as, secular inequality; the secular refrigeration of the globe.

al is to be formed. This constitutes regular segmentation. Quite frequently, however, the equality and regularity of cleavage is interfered with by the presence of food yolk, from which results unequal segmentation. See Holoblastic, Meroblastic, Alecithal, Centrolecithal, Ectolecithal, and Ovum. -- Segmentation sphere…

Fig.: The relation of harmony, or exact agreement; equality; level. We live not on the square with such as these. Dryden.

esent form of the state, would intervene by various measures intended to give or maintain equality of opportunity, as compulsory state insurance, old-age pensions, etc., answering closely to socialism of the chair.

Equality in the number of parts of the successive circles in a flower.

An equality in numbers, as of votes, scores, etc., which prevents either party from being victorious; equality in any contest, as a race.

s in the merchandise and other impersonal accounts equals the sum of personal debits. The equality would not show that the items were all correctly posted.

Not adjusted; not settled; not brought to an equality of debt and credit; as, an unbalanced account; unbalanced books.

The quality or state of being unequal; inequality; unevenness. Jer. Taylor.

Identity in pitch; coincidence of sounds proceeding from an equality in the number of vibrations made in a given time by two or more sonorous bodies. Parts played or sung in octaves are also said to be in unison, or in octaves.

To or in a position of equal advance or equality; not short of, back of, less advanced than, away from, or the like; -- usually followed by to or with; as, to be up to the chin in water; to come up with one's companions; to come up with the enemy; to live up to engagements. As a boar was whetting his teeth, up comes a…

ulus. -- Variation compass. See under Compass. -- Variation of the moon (Astron.), an inequality of the moon's motion, depending on the angular distance of the moon from the sun. It is greater at the octants, and zero at the quadratures. -- Variation of the needle (Geog. & Naut.), the angle included between the true…

An inequality in a board. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.

Unevenness; inequality of surface. Sir I. Newton.