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unequal

 

[ ʌnˈiːkwəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.
Context #3 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

See also: egalitarian, equal, equalitarian, equality, equalization, equalize, equalizing, equally, equals, equivocal, inequal, inequality, unequaled, unequalled, unequally.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,104 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.