inequality

noun
UK: /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/
US: /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑː.lə.t̬i/

  1. The state of not being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.

    1. There is inequality in pay.
    2. The report highlighted inequality in access to healthcare across different regions.

  2. A mathematical statement showing that one expression is greater than, less than, or not equal to another.

    1. Solve this inequality problem.
    2. The student struggled to understand the concept of solving linear inequalities.

Synonyms

disparity imbalance disproportion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inequality" in English means: The state of not being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities., A mathematical statement showing that one expression is greater than, less than, or not equal to another..

The phonetic transcription of "inequality" is /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑː.lə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inequality": disparity, imbalance, disproportion.

Example usage of "inequality": "There is inequality in pay.". More examples on the page.