inequality
noun
the condition of being unequal; lack of equality; disparity.
inequalities
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pluralof inequality.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The protests have drawn fresh attention to longstanding inequalities in France's education system, where schools serving the poorest communities often struggle for resources despite substantial public spending.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
With people on lower incomes more likely to be obese, Dr Strachan said the gap between private and NHS access was also increasing health inequalities.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
“Brazil is a society marked by profound inequalities—economic, racial and gender inequalities, among others,” said Cortez.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
And she said the racial disparities in SAT results are seen in other standardized measures of academic knowledge and reflect of the nation’s inequalities in K-12 education rather than a specific problem with the SAT.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Those historical inequalities have cast long shadows on the modern world, because the literate societies with metal tools have conquered or exterminated the other societies.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
