inequality
1 antonyms and opposites of inequality, grouped by meaning.
Noun — An unfair difference in wealth, opportunity, or treatment between people or groups.
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How to use inequality
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French inequalité, from Medieval Latin inaequālitās — in- ("not") + aequālis ("equal").
Full origin of inequality →Frequently asked questions
What does “inequality” mean?
The word “inequality” means an unfair difference in wealth, opportunity, or treatment between people or groups. In plain terms, things not being equal — whether that's people's incomes and chances in life, or numbers on either side of a maths symbol.
How do you pronounce “inequality”?
“Inequality” is pronounced ihn-ih-KWOL-ih-tee (/ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “inequality” in a sentence?
Here is “inequality” used in a sentence: “The report highlighted growing income inequality across the country.”
What is another word for “inequality”?
Words with a similar meaning to “inequality” include difference, disparity, imparity, inequation, nonequivilence and unevenness.
What is the opposite of “inequality”?
The opposite of “inequality” — its antonyms — is equality.
What part of speech is “inequality”?
“Inequality” is a noun.
Where does the word “inequality” come from?
The word “inequality” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French inequalité, from Medieval Latin inaequālitās — in- ("not") + aequālis ("equal").
Is “inequality” a common word?
“Inequality” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between inequality and inequity?
Inequality is a measurable difference or uneven distribution, such as a gap in income or opportunity. Inequity refers to unfairness or injustice in how those differences arise or are treated. A difference can be an inequality without necessarily being judged an inequity.
What is the opposite of inequality?
In the social sense, the opposite of inequality is equality, meaning fair and even treatment or distribution. In mathematics, the counterpart is an equation or equality, which states that two quantities are equal rather than unequal.
How is an inequality different from an equation in maths?
An inequality states that one quantity is greater or less than another, using symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥. An equation instead states that two quantities are equal, using the = sign.
What are examples of inequality in society?
Social inequality involves unfair differences in wealth, income, opportunity, or treatment between people or groups. Commonly discussed forms include income inequality, gender inequality, and racial inequality.