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View synonyms for inequity

inequity

[ in-ek-wi-tee ]

noun

plural inequities
  1. lack of equity; unfairness; favoritism or bias.
  2. an unfair circumstance or proceeding.


inequity

/ ɪnˈɛkwɪtɪ /

noun

  1. lack of equity; injustice; unfairness
  2. an unjust or unfair act, sentence, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inequity1

First recorded in 1550–60; in- 3 + equity
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Example Sentences

That lack of visibility adds to the inequities facing scientists in the Global South who seek alternatives to commercial publishers, with their high fees or subscription paywalls.

The city is also starting to see millions from investments announced in 2017 to clean up its air and address environmental inequities.

The study reveals that individuals in disadvantaged neighborhoods face higher risks of poor health, emphasizing the need for public policy to address environmental inequities.

For Black professionals, who already navigate systemic barriers and entrenched inequities, this represents a direct assault on their workplace opportunities and dignity.

From Salon

It thanked the federal department for its work and said the health system shared its concerns about racial inequities in maternal care nationally.

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