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Synonyms of equality

7 similar words · 6 opposite words

Another word for equality is par. Other synonyms of equality are parity, equivalence and sameness. The opposite of equality is inequality.

Synonyms and similar words for equality

nounThe fact of being equal.

  • equivalenceThe condition of being equivalent or essentially equal: the status of being interchangeable.
  • parityEquality; comparability of strength or intensity.

nounMore synonyms

  • equation
  • evennessThe quality of being even (flat or close in numbers).
  • parEqual value; equality of nominal and actual value; the value expressed on the face or in the words of a certificate of...
  • samenessThe state of being equivalent; equality.
  • egality archaicEquality.

Opposite of equality

nounFact of being equal.

  • difference
  • inequalityA condition or state (of social, cultural, or legal matters) that is not equal; especially, such a condition that is...
  • nonequivalenceInequivalence.

nounEqual treatment of people.

nounSocietal structure.

  • pecking orderThe usually informal hierarchy of authority, command, or social status, as determined by the especially natural...
  • hierarchy

Meaning of equality

  1. noun The fact of being equal.
  2. noun The fact of being equal, of having the same value.
  3. noun The equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences.

Full definition of equality

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Questions about synonyms of equality

What is another word for equality?
Equality has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as par, parity, equivalence and sameness.
What is the opposite of equality?
The opposite of equality is inequality. Other antonyms of equality are difference.
What does equality mean?
Equality means the fact of being equal.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: equality (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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