equally as
English
[edit]Preposition
[edit]- as; just as; just as much as; to the same degree
- It's important to trust our feeling, and it's equally as important to gather the facts.
- Herbs and spices can be equally as essential for a healthy diet.
Usage notes
[edit]- Some authorities reject this construction as a pleonasm (e.g. H. W. Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage). It may be replaced by "equally" or "as" alone.