Equal temperament. (Mus.) See Temperament.
Syn. -- Even; equable; uniform; adequate; proportionate; commensurate; fair; just; equitable.
E"qual, n. 1. One not inferior or superior to another; one having the same or a similar age, rank, station, office, talents, strength, or other quality or condition; an equal quantity or number; as, "If equals be taken from equals the remainders are equal."
Those who were once his equals envy and defame him.
Addison.