English
equationism
From equation + -ism.
Formed from equation + -ism
Old Latin aiquos
Latin aequus ‘equal’
Latin aequō ‘make equal or level’
Latin aequātiō ‘an equalizing’
English equation
Today it means
noun The belief that one should attempt to arrive at truth by effecting an equation between the strength of one's convictions and the amount of proof on which they rest.
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Etymograph / equationism