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- [in-ek-wi-tee]
- /ɪnˈɛk wɪ ti/
- /ɪˈnek.wɪ.tə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ek-wi-tee]
- /ɪnˈɛk wɪ ti/
Definitions of inequity word
- noun plural inequity lack of equity; unfairness; favoritism or bias. 1
- noun plural inequity an unfair circumstance or proceeding. 1
- noun inequity Lack of fairness or justice. 1
- noun inequity unfairness, sth unfair 1
- variable noun inequity If you refer to the inequity of something, you are criticizing it because it is unfair or unjust. 0
- noun inequity lack of equity; injustice; unfairness 0
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Origin of inequity
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; in-3 + equity
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Parts of speech for Inequity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inequity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
inequity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inequity
noun inequity
- unfairness — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
- injustice — the quality or fact of being unjust; inequity.
- wrong — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- discrimination — an act or instance of discriminating, or of making a distinction.
- inequality — social or economic disparity: inequality between the rich and the poor; widening income inequality in America. unequal opportunity or treatment resulting from this disparity: inequality in healthcare and education.
Antonyms for inequity
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