la

feminine

/e.ga.li.te/

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Translation

equality

Word origin

From Latin aequalitas, from aequalis ('equal'), from aequus ('level, even'). English equal, equality and equation share the same root.

Origin: Latin
Root: aequalitas
English cognates: equal, equality, equation

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralégalités

Examples

L' .

Equality between men and women remains an important struggle.

, , fraternité devise .

Liberty, equality, fraternity is the motto of France.

' , .

The match ended level, one all.

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