inequity

noun

in·​eq·​ui·​ty (ˌ)i-ˈne-kwə-tē 

1

: injustice, unfairness

2

: an instance of injustice or unfairness

Synonyms

• injustice
• unfairness
• unjustness

Examples of inequity in a Sentence

the inequities in wages paid to men and women

the inequity of the punishment led many people to believe that the defendant was being punished for his political beliefs

Recent Examples on the Web

Asked if South Carolina should expand Medicaid, Simmer said the challenges South Carolina and other states confront are worsened by health care provider shortages and structural inequities too large and complicated for Medicaid expansion alone to solve. —Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024

Stephane also advises organizations to conduct an internal audit of policies, processes, and programs to uncover the root causes of inequities. —Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

That inequity is a factor in driving students to enroll in schools farther south, according to consultants. —Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024

Harris' new proposal looks to correct those historical inequities. —Gabriella Abdul-Hakim, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

inequity

noun

in·​eq·​ui·​ty (ˈ)in-ˈek-wət-ē 

plural inequities

1

: injustice sense 1, unfairness

2

: an instance of injustice or unfairness

Legal Definition

inequity

noun

in·​eq·​ui·​ty in-ˈe-kwə-tē 

plural inequities

: injustice

also : an instance of injustice