equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwä-lə-tē 

plural equalities

1

: the quality or state of being equal

2

: equation sense 2a

Synonyms

• coequality
• coordinateness
• equivalence
• equivalency
• par
• parity
• sameness

Examples of equality in a Sentence

the ideals of liberty and equality

it's absurd to suggest that there's an equality in the evil committed by the Nazis and the crimes of the government of that Asian country

Recent Examples on the Web

Milk became a fixture in the San Francisco community, speaking out on equality opportunities for all city residents. —Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024

Pins will be donating a portion of the Pride Featured Drink sales and Pride Merch sales to Out & Equal, a global nonprofit organization working exclusively on LGBTQ+ workplace equality. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2024

But does that reflect real gender equality in the country’s politics? —Matt Williams, The Conversation, 31 May 2024

That level of equality is not found in most big US cities. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwäl-ət-ē 

plural equalities

: the quality, fact, or state of being equal

Legal Definition

equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty

: the quality or state of being equal: as

a

: sameness or equivalence in number, quantity, or measure

b

: likeness or sameness in quality, power, status, or degree