equality

American  

[ih-kwol-i-tee] / ɪˈkwɒl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

equalities

1. the state or quality of being equal; correspondence in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability.

   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.

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equality British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• proequality adjective
• subequality noun

Etymology

Origin of equality

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

Example Sentences

"We think that our club should reassert values of equality and respect," he added.

From BBC

Fern’s writing, often satirical, advocated for women’s financial independence and equality, as seen in her columns and the autobiographical novel “Ruth Hall.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2024, Kick It Out started a campaign to combat sexism in football and the Football Association launched a four-year equality, diversity and inclusion strategy.

From BBC

Daniela Flores, executive director of Imperial Valley Equity and Justice, a nonprofit that works for social and environmental equality, said the community has good reason to be wary.

From Los Angeles Times

We often demand equity when it comes to the distribution of resources yet resist equality when it comes to moral responsibility and character.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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