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

Word History and Origins

Origin of inequity¹

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

Example Sentences

“I hope this tool makes obvious the inequities.”

From Los Angeles Times

Except for that pesky detail of history proving that many states, if left to their own devices, will happily codify structural inequities that foment chaos.

From Salon

Women face significant health inequities, despite living longer than men.

From BBC

"There's a real inequity in terms of the opportunity for young people to study computing science at school," she said.

From BBC

In comparison, it said its service in south Wales had attended 983 emergencies in the same period which "clearly demonstrates the inequity that we need to address".

From BBC

Related Words

• injustice 
• unfairness www.thesaurus.com