inequity

noun

in·​eq·​ui·​ty (ˌ)i-ˈne-kwə-tē 

1

: injustice, unfairness

2

: an instance of injustice or unfairness

Synonyms

• injustice
• unfairness
• unjustness

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

Finally, businesses must address the cost that gender bias and inequities have on everyone. —Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

For Black families already navigating systemic inequities and wealth gaps, this staggering figure transforms an ambitious goal into what might seem like an impossible one. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024

And the Dobbs decision will exacerbate existing inequities, Ellison says. —Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2024

Read: Biden’s cancellation of billions in debt won’t solve the larger problem The inequities don’t end there. —Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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