equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwä-lə-tē 

plural equalities

1

: the quality or state of being equal

2

: equation sense 2a

Synonyms of equality

• 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

Beauty cosmetics brand focuses on the advancement of women in sports and gender equality in the corporate world. —Don Riddell, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025

And it's ranked relatively high in global rankings for gender equality. —Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025

That experience, along with his father’s staunch opposition to the removals, helped form Kennedy’s powerful belief in the equality of all people and the importance of preserving and protecting individual rights. —Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025

But visitors to New York shouldn’t miss a chance to pay homage to the fight for equality that in many ways took root in the city. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th 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