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

Will this impede efforts to advance gender equality, especially in technology sectors? —Lauren Buitta, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

Today, many Americans are still denied access to the founding ideals of liberty, equality, and justice for all, leaving our Fourth of July celebrations incomplete. —Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025

Obama employed Douglass’s powerful words to underscore the continuing necessity of fighting injustice, reaffirming that America’s progress toward equality remains incomplete without addressing the contradictions Douglass courageously exposed. —Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025

Sociologists have said the growth in men’s household work may indicate broader progress toward gender equality. —Jocelyn Shek, NBC news, 3 July 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