Synonyms of parity

parity

noun

ˈper-ə-tē 

as in equivalence

the state or fact of being exactly the same in number, amount, status, or quality

rules requiring that there be parity in what schools spend on men's and women's sports

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equivalence
• equivalency
• equality
• similarity
• par
• correlation
• sameness
• comparability
• coordinateness
• compatibility
• coequality
• resemblance
• parallelism
• interchangeability
• identity
• correspondence
• exchangeability
• similitude
• likeness
• community
• alikeness
• identicalness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inequality
• disparity
• difference
• diversity
• divergence
• discrepancy
• distinction
• disagreement
• distinctiveness
• distinctness
• nonequivalence
• incompatibility
• imparity
• disparateness
• dissimilarity
• diverseness
• unlikeness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of parity

Those differences raise compliance questions involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers and state or local laws governing cash acceptance and payment parity. — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Another priority for Øya is gender parity, with the festival committing to a roughly even split between male and female performers. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

In addition, the Ultra 2 adds EN13319 scuba-diving certification (bringing it to parity with the Apple Watch Ultra). — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Pay parity rules for staff and a ban on expelling students would go by the wayside, too. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026