equality

[ ih-kwol-i-tee ]

noun

, plural e·qual·i·ties.

1. the state or quality of being equal 2; correspondence in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability: Compare equity ( def 3 ).

   The district is implementing a college readiness plan to achieve equality of outcomes for its graduates applying to higher education programs.

   Synonyms: impartiality, sameness, identity, parity, equivalence

2. uniform character, as of motion or surface.
3. Mathematics.
   1. the relationship between equal quantities, as expressed in an equation.
   2. a statement that two quantities are equal; equation.

equality

/ ɪˈkwɒlɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state of being equal
2. maths a statement, usually an equation, indicating that quantities or expressions on either side of an equal sign are equal in value

Other Words From

• pro·e·qual·i·ty adjective
• sub·e·qual·i·ty noun plural subequalities

Word History and Origins

Origin of equality¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin aequālitāt- (stem of aequālitās ); equal, -ity

Example Sentences

Brandberg, the country's gender equality minister, is said to have posted on X in 2020, saying she has the "world's weirdest phobia of bananas".

From BBC

Some of it was about equality for women, “Like, ‘Listen, times are changing around here.

From Los Angeles Times

He referred to "first of all" firing the US' top military officer, Gen Charles "CQ" Brown Jr, saying people involved in diversity, equality or inclusion policies had "got to go".

From BBC

Where does South Korea stand on gender equality?

From Los Angeles Times

"The system was built on fascism. This will be our chance to rebuild a system based on democracy and equality. It's a gift, actually. A painful and stressful gift."

From Salon

Related Words

• civil rights
• coordination
• equal opportunity
• fairness
• identity
• impartiality
• parity
• tolerance