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

Striving for equality is often associated with the past, not the present. —Gavriella Epstein-Lightman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025

Disney investors on Thursday voted down a proposal that the entertainment giant cease its participation in a prominent LGBTQ rights organization’s equality ratings program. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025

In balloting at the Bob Iger-run media giant’s virtual annual shareholders meetings this morning, Disney investors solidly voted down an effort to cut ties with a respected equality study from a top LGBTQ+ group. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025

Conclusion The rise of AI presents both promise and peril for gender equality. —Swati Tyagi, Forbes, 19 Mar. 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