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 …

—Robert Lekachman

2

: an instance of injustice or unfairness

wage inequities

Synonyms of inequity

• 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

In an effort to address public health inequity, the city partnered with Sutter Health. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Some now see significant progress; critics see deepened inequities. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Moreover, the series unpacks the heartwrenching realities of social inequity and how desperation can transform into shocking acts of violence. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 July 2026

The World Health Organization tempered optimism about improvements in cancer treatment and said global health care inequities are driving more cases and deaths. — Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 8 July 2026

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