Cool MateEquality
UK /["/iˈkwɒləti/"]/US /["/iˈkwɑːləti/"]/
Definition
the fact of being equal in rights, status, advantages, etc.
In simple words: The state of being the same in rights, status, or opportunities.
Examples
- The principle of equality is fundamental to human rights.
- They fought for gender equality in the workplace.
- Social equality aims to reduce gaps between different communities.
- Equality before the law ensures that everyone is treated fairly.
- Mathematics often deals with equations expressing equality between two expressions.
- The equality sign (=) indicates that two values are the same.
Usage notes
Used in discussions about social justice and rights; appropriate in academic and formal settings, but may be less common in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'equal in quality'—everyone gets the same level.
Collocations
- complete
- full
- perfect
- have
- achieve
- demand
- equality before the law
- equality of opportunity
- equality between
- equality for
- equality in
Synonyms
- fairness
- parity
- equivalence
- sameness
Antonyms
- inequality
- disparity
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'equity' which refers to fairness in treatment, not just sameness.
- Using it as a verb; 'equality' is a noun.
- Mispronouncing it as 'eqwality' instead of 'ih-kwol-i-tee'.