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

He was created at the height of the Cold War, long before gender equality was a mantra. —Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025

Inspired by Henry Hampton's 1987 documentary series, this new installment examines the fight for racial equality from 1977 to 2015. —Maxwell Millington, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025

When the Montgomery Bus Boycott kicked off in December 1955, demand for equality and outrage may have fueled the action, but food fueled the solution. —Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025

Guest speakers advocated for immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ equality and celebrated resilience and unity of the two groups. —Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 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