dieGleichheit/ˈɡlaɪ̯çhaɪ̯t/equality; sameness; parity
Gleichheit is a German noun that means equality, sameness, or parity. It is pronounced /ˈɡlaɪ̯çhaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gleichheiten".
Definitions
1.the state of being equal, especially in rights, status, or opportunities(social/political)
a.absence of differences in rights or opportunities
Alle Menschen streben nach Gleichheit vor dem Gesetz.—All people strive for equality before the law.
2.state of being the same or similar; uniformity(general)
a.having the same characteristics or amount
Die Gleichheit der Ergebnisse bestätigt die Zuverlässigkeit des Experiments.—The sameness of the results confirms the reliability of the experiment.
3.the condition of being equal in value (mathematical equality)(mathematics)
a.mathematical sameness between two expressions
Diese Gleichung zeigt die Gleichheit zweier Werte.—This equation shows the equality of two values.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gleichheit | die Gleichheiten |
| Genitive | der Gleichheit | der Gleichheiten |
| Dative | der Gleichheit | den Gleichheiten |
| Accusative | die Gleichheit | die Gleichheiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gleichheit" mean in English?
- "Gleichheit" means equality, sameness, or parity. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gleichheit"?
- "Gleichheit" is pronounced /ˈɡlaɪ̯çhaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gleichheit" der, die, or das?
- "Gleichheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Gleichheit"?
- The plural of "Gleichheit" is "Gleichheiten".
- What part of speech is "Gleichheit"?
- "Gleichheit" is a noun in German.
