inequity

noun

in·​eq·​ui·​ty (ˌ)i-ˈne-kwə-tē 

1

: injustice, unfairness

2

: an instance of injustice or unfairness

Synonyms

• injustice
• unfairness
• unjustness

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

Like all those who fought, often invisibly, to get Mexico to this point, each woman continues to push against stubborn stereotypes and inequities. —Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2024

While steps have been taken in recent years to resolve health inequities driven by these systemic issues, the financial burdens underlying many of these concerns have yet to be addressed in a universal or consistent way. —Stacy Hurt, STAT, 23 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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