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    Inequality

    /ɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The condition of being unequal or uneven; a lack of equality.
    The report highlighted the growing economic inequality in the country.
    A disparity in opportunities, treatment, or access to resources among different groups.
    Social inequality can lead to significant disparities in health outcomes.
    In mathematics, an expression that states that two quantities are not equal.
    In algebra, we learn to solve inequalities such as x + 3 < 7.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aequalitas', meaning 'equality', with the prefix 'in-' indicating 'not'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    income inequality:
    The disparity in income levels among individuals or groups.
    social inequality:
    The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
    gender inequality:
    The unequal treatment or perceptions of individuals based on their gender.

    Related Words

    equality
    The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
    equity
    The quality of being fair and impartial.
    disparity
    A great difference.

    Slang Meanings

    Gap
    The gap between the haves and have-nots keeps widening.
    Divide
    The social divide is more pronounced in urban areas.