equality — the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
Example Sentences
- The company's CEO insisted that pizza equality was crucial - everyone gets exactly two slices, no exceptions!
- We must work together to ensure equality of opportunity for all citizens.
- The teacher demanded bathroom equality - students could only use the restroom for exactly 3 minutes each!
equality
NOUN[/ɪˈkwɑːləti/]
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
Different personality, same reality - we all deserve equality!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Equality derives from Latin aequalis (equal, level), which stems from the root aequus (even, level, fair). The suffix -ity, denoting a state or condition, was added to form the abstract noun expressing the state of being equal.
Breakdown
aequus (even, fair, level) + -alis (adjectival suffix) + -ity (noun suffix denoting state or quality), creating the progression aequalis > equality.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company's CEO insisted that pizza equality was crucial - everyone gets exactly two slices, no exceptions!”
“We must work together to ensure equality of opportunity for all citizens.”
“The teacher demanded bathroom equality - students could only use the restroom for exactly 3 minutes each!”
“Education is key to achieving true equality in society.”
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