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- [uhn-ee-kwuh l]
- /ʌnˈi kwəl/
- /ʌnˈiː.kwəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-ee-kwuh l]
- /ʌnˈi kwəl/
Definitions of unequal word
- adjective unequal not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities. 1
- adjective unequal not adequate, as in amount, power, ability, etc. (usually followed by to): strength unequal to the task. 1
- adjective unequal not evenly proportioned or balanced; not having the parts alike or symmetrical: an unequal leaf. 1
- adjective unequal uneven or variable in character, quality, etc. 1
- adjective unequal Obsolete. inequitable; unfair; unjust. 1
- noun unequal unequals, persons or things not equal to each other: a contest between obvious unequals. 1
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Origin of unequal
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; un-1 + equal
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Parts of speech for Unequal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unequal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% 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.
unequal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unequal
adj unequal
- adjuvant — aiding or assisting
- anti-thetical — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
- antithetic — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
- apples and oranges — (Idiomatic) Said of a comparison of items that are not comparable.
- asymmetrical — Something that is asymmetrical has two sides or halves that are different in shape, size, or style.
adjective unequal
- asperous — Rough, rugged, uneven.
- asymmetric — Asymmetric means the same as asymmetrical.
- contradistinct — Distinguished by opposite qualities.
- elliptic — Of, relating to, or having the form of an ellipse.
- exploitative — In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something.
Antonyms for unequal
adj unequal
- aforementioned — If you refer to the aforementioned person or subject, you mean the person or subject that has already been mentioned.
- allying — to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with or to): Russia allied itself to France.
- appurtenant — relating, belonging, or accessory
- as good as — 'As good as' can be used to mean 'almost.'
- bifold — foldable in two places
adjective unequal
- approximative — (of a method, description, etc.) giving only an approximation to something.
- cloner — someone who is involved in cloning
- congenerous — Having the same (kind of) origin or action.
- coordinate — If you coordinate an activity, you organize the various people and things involved in it.
- deadlocked — If a dispute or series of negotiations is deadlocked, no agreement can be reached because neither side will give in at all. You can also say that the people involved are deadlocked.
Top questions with unequal
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