Unequal: meaning, definitions and examples

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unequal

[ ʌnˈiːkwəl ]

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mathematics

Not equal in quantity, size, or value.

Synonyms

disproportionate, uneven, varying

Examples of usage

There is an unequal distribution of resources in the country.
The sides of the triangle are unequal in length.

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social

Not fair or just; biased.

Synonyms

biased, discriminatory, unfair

Examples of usage

There is unequal treatment based on gender in the workplace.
The educational system has been criticized for its unequal opportunities.

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physics

Having an unequal distribution of electrical charge.

Synonyms

asymmetrical, unbalanced, uneven

Examples of usage

The two objects attract each other due to their unequal charges.
The experiment demonstrated the concept of unequal electrical potential.

Translations

Translations of the word "unequal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desigual

🇮🇳 असमान

🇩🇪 ungleich

🇮🇩 tidak sama

🇺🇦 нерівний

🇵🇱 nierówny

🇯🇵 不平等

🇫🇷 inégal

🇪🇸 desigual

🇹🇷 eşit olmayan

🇰🇷 불평등한

🇸🇦 غير متساوي

🇨🇿 nerovný

🇸🇰 nerovný

🇨🇳 不平等

🇸🇮 neenak

🇮🇸 ólíkur

🇰🇿 тең емес

🇬🇪 არათანაბარი

🇦🇿 bərabərsiz

🇲🇽 desigual

Word origin

The word 'unequal' dates back to the 14th century, derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'equal'. It has been used in various contexts to describe differences in quantity, size, value, fairness, and electrical charge.