equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwä-lə-tē How to pronounce equality (audio)
plural equalities
Synonyms of equalitynext
1
: the quality or state of being equal
2

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
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Of course, some leaders could try to create incentives for child-rearing that make housing more affordable, encourage greater gender equality, and better support families. Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025 In 1950, Moore fell out with the Communist Party because of its shifting focus away from Black equality. Dara T. Mathis, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025 In practice, though, that equality kept requiring proof, and the proof kept changing depending on who was asking. David Alvarado, Time, 15 Dec. 2025 Syria must be for all Syrians—equality for every faith written into the constitution and enforced. Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for equality

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of equality was in the 15th century

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“Equality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equality. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

equality

noun
equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwäl-ət-ē How to pronounce equality (audio)
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

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