nonequivalence

noun

Definition of nonequivalencenext
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. diversity
Noun
  • However, while inequalities persist, especially at the top, shining a light on those who could use some attention is essential.
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Still, nongovernment organizations and opposition politicians believe the measures do not go far enough and are demanding that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni take further steps to combat gender inequality and reduce crime against women in the country.
    Karen Gilchrist, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of inequality
Noun
  • While the exact causes of IBS are not fully understood, factors like gut microbiota imbalances, immune dysfunction, and genetics likely play a role.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Human experts — global health strategists, international NGOs, and community representatives — may shape these insights into fair response strategies acknowledging power imbalances, language barriers, and historical inequities between countries.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of imbalance
Noun
  • Those numbers and disproportion are likely to explode under the new law, in a climate where many people of color oppose Israel’s actions and many members of the Jewish faith see dangerous antisemites behind ugly encounters around Israel.
    Ron Kuby, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The implications of this enormous disproportion are obvious, given that few governments support more than one or a handful of official languages.
    Ross Perlin, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Definition of disproportion
Noun
  • Whether consumers are confused by the similarity (or dissimilarity) of the two designs goes to the heart of the dispute.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 July 2024
  • Still, the dissimilarities, in his view, outweighed the similarities.
    Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2024
Definition of dissimilarity
Noun
  • In contrast, the Trefis High Quality Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, is much less volatile.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In contrast, Iranian media nearly every day report on individual mining operations being raided by police.
    Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of contrast
Noun
  • However, a staggering disparity remains in funding.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The numbers are telling: a 5-6 record against teams above .500 contrasts with a 10-4 mark against sub-.500 opponents — a disparity that papers over glaring cracks in their foundation.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of disparity
Noun
  • Consumers were quick to call out the discrepancy between the brand's marketing and its operational realities.
    Evgeny Popov, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Today in History: December 6, Hugo Chavez elected president of Venezuela after staging bloody coup attempt Asking Eric: Craft hobbyist feels bad about throwing away finished creations Was Nuggets’ loss to Cavaliers an anomaly or trend in 3-point shooting discrepancy?
    The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of discrepancy
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the push for diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership, which led to a marked increase in the hiring of leaders of color, has not translated into the same level of support.
    Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the employee experience category prioritizes talent management, inclusivity and diversity and employee engagement to foster an inclusive workplace.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of diversity
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