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

The report's authors also highlighted inequities in the food system, noting that the diets of the world's wealthiest 30% are responsible for 70% of the environmental issues caused by food systems. —Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025

The biggest downside seems to be the inequity about what the artist earns from his work. —Roy Trakin, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025

Since at least a decade ago, protests in Morocco have often centered on regional inequities and the government’s priorities in Rabat. —CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025

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

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