equalizer
|e-qual-iz-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈiːkwəˌlaɪzər/
🇬🇧
/ˈiːkwəˌlaɪzə/
(equalize)
make equal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'equalizer' originates from the verb 'equalize', which comes from the Latin word 'aequalis', meaning 'equal'.
Historical Evolution
'aequalis' transformed into the Old French word 'equaliser', and eventually became the modern English word 'equalize', from which 'equalizer' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make equal', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or mechanism that makes things equal or uniform.
The equalizer in the sound system helps balance the audio frequencies.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42