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

Other commentary provided by Promarket suggests that the tax could create inequities and adverse incentives. — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Its exhibits, especially since 2020, have put greater emphasis on mass incarceration and the inequities of the prison system. — Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

The landmark legislation, which made Illinois the first state to outlaw money bail, also sought to remedy inequities in the pretrial system through a number of other changes. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Expanding affordable swim instruction and access to safe places to swim could help reduce these inequities. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 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