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equality
noun equal·i·ty \i-ˈkwä-lə-tē\
: the quality or state of being equal : the quality or state of having the same rights, social status, etc.
plural equal·i·ties
Full Definition of EQUALITY
1
: the quality or state of being equal
2
: equation 2a
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First Known Use of EQUALITY
15th century
Related to EQUALITY
- Synonyms
- coequality, coordinateness, equivalence, equivalency, par, parity, sameness
- Antonyms
- imparity, inequality, nonequivalence
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EQUALITY Defined for Kids
equality
noun equal·i·ty \i-ˈkwä-lə-tē\
plural equal·i·ties
Definition of EQUALITY for Kids
: the condition or state of being the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality
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