inequity

noun

in·​eq·​ui·​ty (ˌ)i-ˈne-kwə-tē How to pronounce inequity (audio)
1
2
: an instance of injustice or unfairness

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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Plus, women face unique challenges such as caregiving responsibilities, longer lifespans, greater health care costs, and pay inequity, each of which impact their confidence in financial planning, according to the panelists. Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025 The implication of this inequity in clinical trial representation is that treatments that are provided to women in the real world may lack the same level of evidence as for men, posing issues of treatment safety and efficacy. Harsh Gupta, Time, 16 Oct. 2025 While the district would adapt, the reality is that students with the greatest needs would feel the impact first, and inequities between communities would widen. Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025 After losing her home in a California wildfire, Timoner exposes inequities magnified by disaster. Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inequity

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of inequity was in 1556

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“Inequity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inequity. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

inequity

noun
in·​eq·​ui·​ty (ˈ)in-ˈek-wət-ē How to pronounce inequity (audio)
plural inequities
1
2
: an instance of injustice or unfairness

Legal Definition

inequity

noun
in·​eq·​ui·​ty in-ˈe-kwə-tē How to pronounce inequity (audio)
plural inequities
: injustice
also : an instance of injustice
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