Definition of 'equidistant'

Word Frequency

equidistant

(iːkwɪdɪstənt )

adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]

A place that is equidistant from two other places is the same distance away from each of these places.

Horsey is equidistant from Great Yarmouth and Mundesley. [+ from/between]

Word Frequency

equidistant in British

(ˌiːkwɪˈdɪstənt )

adjective

distant by equal amounts from two or more places

Derived forms

equidistance (ˌequiˈdistance)

noun

equidistantly (ˌequiˈdistantly)

adverb

Word Frequency

equidistant in American

(ˌikwɪˈdɪstənt ; ēˌkwidisˈtənt)

adjective

equally distant

Derived forms

equidistance (ˌequiˈdistance)

noun

equidistantly (ˌequiˈdistantly)

adverb

Example sentences containing 'equidistant'

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On a higher loop of the highway a trio of heavy lorries was climbing, equidistant, their engines roaring, lights on their every corner. Hilton, John Buxton MOONDROP TO MURDER (2001)His hand was equidistant between Vera's thighs and mine and he had chosen Vera's. Fay Weldon NOTHING TO WEAR AND NOWHERE TO HIDE: A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES (2001)Six-inch stakes equidistant from the house marked the perimeter of what was to be her garden. Wright, L R SLEEP WHILE I SING (2001)

I've got a job in the area and you folks are about equidistant from all the places I'll need to go..." "Yes! S.M. Stirling T2: INFILTRATOR (2001)

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Definition of equidistant from the Collins English Dictionary

Should

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