inequity

noun

in·​eq·​ui·​ty (ˌ)i-ˈne-kwə-tē How to pronounce inequity (audio)
1
2
: an instance of injustice or unfairness

Examples of inequity in a Sentence

the inequities in wages paid to men and women the inequity of the punishment led many people to believe that the defendant was being punished for his political beliefs
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This overrepresentation reflects broader systemic inequities. Ethan Hylton, IndyStar, 30 July 2025 On the other hand, vague explanations or rigid policies may suggest pay inequities, poor planning, or a top-down management structure. Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 Driven by a deep commitment to transforming maternal health, her nonprofit tackles birth inequities through education and advocacy. Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 22 July 2025 Some advocates have recognized this inequity and proposed to replace the sales tax with a gross receipts tax on business, which could also win passage by majority vote if it’s placed on the ballot through a signature-gathering process. Marc Joffe, Mercury News, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for inequity

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of inequity was in 1556

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“Inequity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inequity. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

inequity

noun
in·​eq·​ui·​ty (ˈ)in-ˈek-wət-ē How to pronounce inequity (audio)
plural inequities
1
2
: an instance of injustice or unfairness

Legal Definition

inequity

noun
in·​eq·​ui·​ty in-ˈe-kwə-tē How to pronounce inequity (audio)
plural inequities
: injustice
also : an instance of injustice
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