equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwä-lə-tē 

plural equalities

1

: the quality or state of being equal

2

: equation sense 2a

Synonyms

• equivalence
• equivalency

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

Along with climate improvement, the UN Sustainable Development Goals also calls for improving gender equality, health and wellbeing, and innovation and infrastructure, while also reducing poverty, hunger and inequality. —Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025

The task was to study equity strategies that the City of Arlington could implement to promote and encourage greater equality; to gather community input on the need to build greater equality; and to report findings and recommendations to the City Council. —Rachel Royster september 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025

The report highlights progress around environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, corporate welfare, and gender equality (the group obtained Gender Equality Certification in 2024). —Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025

But equality doesn’t mean ease. —Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for equality

• causality
• frivolity
• sodality
• inequality
• jollity
• polity
• quality

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