Inequity


[in-ek-wi-tee] /ɪnˈɛk wɪ ti/

noun, plural inequities for 2.
1.
lack of ; unfairness; favoritism or bias.
2.
an unfair circumstance or proceeding.
/ɪnˈɛkwɪtɪ/
noun (pl) -ties
1.
lack of equity; injustice; unfairness
2.
an unjust or unfair act, sentence, etc
n.

1550s, from in- (1) “not, opposite of” + equity. Formed from the same elements as iniquity, but natively. Related: Inequities.

Read Also:

  • Inequivalve

    [in-ee-kwuh-valv] /ɪnˈi kwəˌvælv/ adjective 1. (of a bivalve mollusk) having the of the shell unequal in shape and size.

  • Ineradicable

    [in-i-rad-i-kuh-buh l] /ˌɪn ɪˈræd ɪ kə bəl/ adjective 1. not ; not capable of being eradicated, rooted out, or completely removed. /ˌɪnɪˈrædɪkəbəl/ adjective 1. not able to be removed or rooted out; inextirpable: an ineradicable disease adj. 1794, from in- (1) “not, opposite of” + eradicable (see eradicate). Related: Ineradicably.

  • Ineradicably

    [in-i-rad-i-kuh-buh l] /ˌɪn ɪˈræd ɪ kə bəl/ adjective 1. not ; not capable of being eradicated, rooted out, or completely removed. /ˌɪnɪˈrædɪkəbəl/ adjective 1. not able to be removed or rooted out; inextirpable: an ineradicable disease adj. 1794, from in- (1) “not, opposite of” + eradicable (see eradicate). Related: Ineradicably.

  • Inerasable

    [in-i-rey-suh-buh l] /ˌɪn ɪˈreɪ sə bəl/ adjective 1. not erasable; incapable of being erased or effaced.

  • Inerrable

    /ɪnˈɛrəbəl/ adjective 1. less common words for infallible


Disclaimer: Inequity definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.