Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

inequity

/ɪnˈɛkwɪti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.59 in modern English

Syllables: in-equity
IPA: /ɪnˈɛkwɪti/

20

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A lack of equity (justice).

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An unjust act; a disservice.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Near-synonyms: injustice, unfairness, partiality, bias"
"The intended purpose of antidiscrimination laws is to counteract and reduce inequity."
"His action was clearly an inequity."

Etymology

From in- + equity. Piecewise doublet of iniquity.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: in

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ɪnˈɛkwɪti/
British English: /ɪnˈɛk.wɨ.ti/

Usage

Inflected Forms

inequities (plural)

Derived Forms

microinequity

Frequently Paired Words

inequitable iniquity immorality inhumaneness unethicalness inequality

Synonyms

injustice unfairness partiality bias

Antonyms

equity justice fairness impartiality antibias

Rhymes With

equity

Questions

How do you pronounce inequity?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɪnˈɛkwɪti/.
What does inequity mean?: A lack of equity (justice).
Where does inequity come from?: From in- + equity. Piecewise doublet of iniquity.

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