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Inequity: meaning, definitions and examples

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inequity

 

[ ɪˈnɛkwɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social justice

Inequity refers to the unfairness or injustice in a situation, especially in terms of distribution of resources, opportunities, or treatment.

Synonyms

inequality, injustice, unfairness

Examples of usage

  • Inequity in access to education can lead to a cycle of poverty.
  • The pay gap between men and women is an example of inequity in the workplace.

Translations

Translations of the word "inequity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desigualdade

🇮🇳 असमानता

🇩🇪 Ungleichheit

🇮🇩 ketidaksetaraan

🇺🇦 нерівність

🇵🇱 nierówność

🇯🇵 不平等

🇫🇷 inégalité

🇪🇸 desigualdad

🇹🇷 eşitsizlik

🇰🇷 불평등

🇸🇦 تفاوت

🇨🇿 nerovnost

🇸🇰 nerovnosť

🇨🇳 不平等

🇸🇮 neenakost

🇮🇸 ójöfnuður

🇰🇿 теңсіздік

🇬🇪 არათანასწორობა

🇦🇿 bərabərsizlik

🇲🇽 desigualdad

Etymology

The word inequity originated from the Latin word 'inequitās', which means 'unequal'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe situations of unfairness or injustice. Over time, inequity has become a key term in discussions about social justice and equality.

See also: equitable, equities.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,327, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.