Inequality — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌi-ni-ˈkwä-lə-tē/ in·equal·i·ty

Meaning & Definition of Inequality

Inequality (noun)

  1. the quality of being unequal or uneven
  2. social disparity
  3. disparity of distribution or opportunity

Inequality (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal amounts

    "They discussed the problem of inequality between students."

    "He accused the company of inequality in its hiring practices."

    similar: disproportion, imbalance, nonequivalence, contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distance, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diverseness, diversity, otherness, unlikeness, deviance, divergence, differentiability, discriminability, distinguishability, change, modification, variation, conflict, discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissidence, disunity, friction, strife, variability, variance, anomalousness, dichotomy, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, nonconformity
    opposite: identicalness, identity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence, parallelism, similitude, equality, equivalence, equivalency, homogeneity, homogeneousness, uniformity, alikeness, analogousness, analogy, community, likeness, resemblance, sameness, similarity

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inequality

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inequality:

disproportion, imbalance, nonequivalence, contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distance, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diverseness, diversity, otherness, unlikeness, deviance, divergence, differentiability, discriminability, distinguishability, change, modification, variation, conflict, discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissidence, disunity, friction, strife, variability, variance, anomalousness, dichotomy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inequality

Words with the opposite meaning of Inequality:

identicalness, identity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence, parallelism, similitude, equality, equivalence, equivalency, homogeneity, homogeneousness, uniformity, alikeness, analogousness, analogy, community, likeness, resemblance, sameness, similarity

Origin & Etymology of Inequality

Middle English inequalite, from Latin inaequalitat-, inaequalitas, from inaequalis unequal, from in- + aequalis equal

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Inequality

Words & Phrases Containing Inequality

triangle inequality

Frequently Asked Questions about Inequality

What does "Inequality" mean?

"Inequality" means the quality of being unequal or uneven. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality of being unequal or uneven.

What is another word for "Inequality"?

Other words for "Inequality" include disproportion, imbalance, nonequivalence, contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy and disparateness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inequality" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inequality"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inequality". Common alternatives include disproportion, imbalance, nonequivalence, contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity and dissimilarity.

What is the opposite of "Inequality"?

Antonyms of "Inequality" include identicalness, identity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence and parallelism.

How do you use "Inequality" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inequality" in a sentence: "They discussed the problem of inequality between students."; "He accused the company of inequality in its hiring practices.".

Is "Inequality" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inequality" is a noun.

Is "Inequality" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Inequality" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Inequality"?

"Inequality" is pronounced /ˌi-ni-ˈkwä-lə-tē/ and divided into syllables as in·equal·i·ty.