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

But Patrick Vernon, who was recently knighted for his work on racial equality, is focused on the media. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Essentially, in the report, Yenor suggests that women are biologically programmed not to take part in certain high-impact sports and that proportional equality in school sports isn’t desirable or backed by science. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026

Democrats, in turn, tended to say equality and fairness and public services. — Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

The home is in a historic neighborhood that reflected post-World War II Los Angeles’ embrace of mid-century modern building design and mid-century, West Coast modern attitudes about race, class and equality. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

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