inequity

noun

in·​eq·​ui·​ty (ˌ)i-ˈne-kwə-tē 

1

: injustice, unfairness

2

: an instance of injustice or unfairness

Synonyms

• injustice

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

Often, these sources contain discriminatory language and reflect existing inequities. —Dr. Michelle Penelope King, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

In New York City and across the United States — where housing affordability is tight, legal systems are complex, and historic inequities still linger — owning a home doesn’t guarantee keeping it. —Marco Villegas, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025

He was concerned with social class issues and class inequity. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025

The Pretrial Fairness Act was created to address deep, longstanding inequities in our pretrial justice system. —Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for inequity

• equity

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