inequity

noun

in·​eq·​ui·​ty (ˌ)i-ˈne-kwə-tē 

1

: injustice, unfairness

2

: an instance of injustice or unfairness

Synonyms

• injustice

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Advertisement One of the most interesting perspectives came from Belarus, which called attention to the growing global inequities in AI development. —Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 Sep. 2025

Moskowitz framed her plans as a way to address inequities. —Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025

Institutions serving more lower-income and first-generation students may be especially exposed if families hit caps and cannot bridge gaps without federal protections, potentially widening access inequities. —Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025

Some claim that a national average of a pay gap means that all women face the same form and degree of inequity. —Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for inequity

• equity

Kids Definition

inequity

noun

in·​eq·​ui·​ty (ˈ)in-ˈek-wət-ē 

plural inequities

1

: injustice sense 1, unfairness

2

: an instance of injustice or unfairness

Legal Definition

inequity

noun

in·​eq·​ui·​ty in-ˈe-kwə-tē 

plural inequities

: injustice

also : an instance of injustice