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

Our client, Female Athletes United, is right to stand up for its members by challenging the state’s discriminatory policy and advocate for true equality in sports. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025

Courage in politics reveals our fundamental cares—devotion to abstract principles such as equality, due process, and compassion. —Michael Luo, New Yorker, 20 May 2025

Issues like gender equality, racial justice and environmentalism remain central, but the rhetoric surrounding men has often become antagonistic. —Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 19 May 2025

The ultimate mic drop after years of fighting for gender equality as founder and CEO of Girls Who Code. —Reshma Saujani, Time, 19 May 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