nonequivalence

noun

as in inequality

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonequivalence
  1. inequality
  2. imbalance
  3. disproportion
  4. dissimilarity
  5. contrast
  6. disparity
  7. discrepancy
  8. distinctness
Noun
  • Advocates who champion the initiative argue that Black students — who make up a third of the CPS student body — are uniquely positioned to fail because of historic and ongoing racial inequalities in Chicago.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The film weaves a fascinating exploration of wealth and inequality through her vulnerability.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of inequality
Noun
  • Additionally, different side effects of medications, trauma, and even certain surgeries can cause hormonal imbalances that stunt hair growth.
    — Carly Cardellino Vaccaro, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, we’re presented with deviant men defined only by their fetishes, creating an uneasy imbalance that’s impossible to ignore.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of imbalance
Noun
  • Manuel also jangles this apparent order with the striking visual trope of disorienting disproportions of scale—figures appearing unexpectedly small or large in the course’s expanses.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Sonon, for example, started out as a cartoonist and uses physical disproportion to express the personalities of characters.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Definition of disproportion
Noun
  • In fact, the German scholar Winfried Fluck, in a study of the Americanization of global culture, credited Americans’ dissimilarities with the dominance of its popular culture.
    — Lily Rothman, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Their results support the hypothesis that limiting trait similarity allows the establishment of non-native parakeets at the local scale by reducing competition with native species due to trait dissimilarity.
    — GrrlScientist, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of dissimilarity
Noun
  • The Republicans' back-to-the-future approach will provide a stark contrast in November with Democrats, whose primary includes both younger and progressive candidates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In contrast to the On Cloudmonster 3‘s bold and prominent floral covering, the Cloud X Tempo invites the Alpine Floral print in only by way of its insole.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of contrast
Noun
  • Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera acknowledged the disparity when announcing the lineup, calling it a recent low for the festival.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Severe economic disparities brought many young women and men from Thailand’s poor northeastern Isan region to work in Pattaya’s lucrative nightlife sector.
    — Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of disparity
Noun
  • Supporters point out the discrepancies between the district’s Black students and their peers.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the information provided at pickup regarding the trucking company, driver, and vehicles involved contained discrepancies and is also under investigation.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of discrepancy
Noun
  • How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
    — Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
    — Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
Definition of distinctness
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“Nonequivalence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonequivalence. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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