inequity
noun
in·eq·ui·ty
(ˌ)i-ˈne-kwə-tē 
1
: injustice, unfairness
social/racial/educational inequity
… rebellion against flagrant inequity in the labor market …—
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: an instance of injustice or unfairness
wage inequities
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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But neutrality, in a system built on inequity, is not justice.
—Joel Bervell, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
Speaking to Newsweek, Kerry argued that the problem with Gates' position is that climate change accelerates all the inequities that Gates wants to address.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Tekautz alleges the hostile work environment and ongoing inequities ultimately forced her to leave the job last year.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Developed with guidance from Hollywood, Health & Society, the series grounds its storytelling in research and lived experience to illuminate the human impact of systemic inequities in healthcare.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
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Joel Bervell, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
Speaking to Newsweek, Kerry argued that the problem with Gates' position is that climate change accelerates all the inequities that Gates wants to address.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Tekautz alleges the hostile work environment and ongoing inequities ultimately forced her to leave the job last year.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Developed with guidance from Hollywood, Health & Society, the series grounds its storytelling in research and lived experience to illuminate the human impact of systemic inequities in healthcare.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inequity
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“Inequity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inequity. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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inequity
noun
in·eq·ui·ty
(ˈ)in-ˈek-wət-ē
plural inequities
2
: an instance of injustice or unfairness
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inequity
noun
in·eq·ui·ty
in-ˈe-kwə-tē
plural inequities
: injustice
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: an instance of injustice
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