inequity en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɪnˈɛkwɪti/ (US)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ɪnˈɛk.wɨ.ti/ (UK)
Etymology
From in- + equity. Piecewise doublet of iniquity.
Meanings
-
(countable, uncountable) A lack of equity (justice).
Near-synonyms: injustice, unfairness, partiality, bias
The intended purpose of antidiscrimination laws is to counteract and reduce inequity.
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(countable, uncountable) An unjust act; a disservice.
His action was clearly an inequity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| inequities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
fairness · impartiality · antibias · equity · justice
Coordinates
Deriveds
Relateds
inhumaneness · immorality · inequitable · unethicalness · iniquity
Synonyms
injustice · unfairness · bias · partiality