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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Without a federal mandate, these inequities will persist.
—Madison Chapman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Another piece is education, just making people more aware of the inequities that exist.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Nigeria should have issued a statement reiterating its support for South Africa’s efforts to address historical land inequities.
—Amaka Anku, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2025
Rogen plays Jeff, while Palmer plays Elena, a coworker and love interest of Arj's, marking a Being Mortal reunion in a comedy that tackles economic inequity and the housing crisis.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
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Madison Chapman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Another piece is education, just making people more aware of the inequities that exist.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Nigeria should have issued a statement reiterating its support for South Africa’s efforts to address historical land inequities.
—Amaka Anku, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2025
Rogen plays Jeff, while Palmer plays Elena, a coworker and love interest of Arj's, marking a Being Mortal reunion in a comedy that tackles economic inequity and the housing crisis.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 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 5 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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