equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwä-lə-tē 

plural equalities

1

: the quality or state of being equal

2

: equation sense 2a

Synonyms

• coequality
• coordinateness
• equivalence
• equivalency
• par
• parity
• sameness

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

This was a standout feature, particularly during the wee ‘90s dominance of gangsta rap, promoting equality and diversity within the hip-hop music genre. —Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024

The slow progress to racial equality is reflected in the data. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 18 Oct. 2024

That fallacy has kept women from reaching equality in the workplace. —Alena Botros, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024

Scientific American spoke with Sobel about Marie Curie’s contributions to science, history and gender equality. —Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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