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

However, this integration hinges on one crucial factor: the role of human behavior and equality. —Dewayne Hart, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

Task Force, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting social justice, nonviolence and equality, 40 years ago. —Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024

The journey towards true equality in motorsport is far from over, but the momentum is building. —Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024

Almost a decade later, there are now several generic forms of oral PrEP on the market—but equality still isn’t here. —Jason Rosenberg, Vogue, 1 Dec. 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