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   inequality

   /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti/

   noun

   • 1. difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality: "social inequality"
   • ▪ lack of smoothness or regularity in a surface: "the inequality of the ground hindered their footing"
   • ▪ the relation between two expressions that are not equal, employing a sign such as ≠ ‘not equal to’, > ‘greater than’, or < ‘less than’.
   • ▪ a symbolic expression of the fact that two quantities are not equal.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French inequalite, or from Latin inaequalitas, from in- ‘not’ + aequalis (see equal).

   Scrabble Points: 22

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINEQUALITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INEQUALITY definition: 1. the unfair situation in society when some people have more opportunities, money, etc. than other…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › inequalityInequality Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   noun. in· equal· i· ty ˌi-ni-ˈkwä-lə-tē. Synonyms of inequality. 1. : the quality of being unequal or uneven: such as. a. : social disparity. b. : disparity of distribution or opportunity. c. : lack of evenness. d. : the condition of being variable : changeableness. 2. : an instance of being unequal. 3.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINEQUALITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the unfair situation in society when some people have more opportunities, money, etc. than other people: The law has done little to prevent racial discrimination and inequality. sexual inequality. There remain major inequalities of opportunity in the workplace. Opposite. equality. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Human rights.

5. www.imf.org › en › TopicsIntroduction to Inequality - IMF

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   What is inequality. Inequality can be viewed from different perspectives, all of which are related. Most common metric is Income Inequality, which refers to the extent to which income is evenly distributed within a population.

6. sdgs.undp.org › 2019-inequality › enDefining Inequality | SDGs Today

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   Inequality is not just about wealth (net worth) or income (pre-tax salary). It can also be seen in life expectancy, or how easily a person can get healthcare, quality education or public services. There are inequalities between sexes and social groups.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINEQUALITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · Inequality is the difference in social status, wealth, or opportunity between people or groups. People are concerned about social inequality. American English : inequality / ɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti /

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › inequalityINEQUALITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Inequality definition: the condition of being unequal; lack of equality; disparity. See examples of INEQUALITY used in a sentence.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › inequalityInequality Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   INEQUALITY meaning: an unfair situation in which some people have more rights or better opportunities than other people.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioninequality noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    the unfair difference between groups of people in society, when some have more wealth, status or opportunities than others. We need to tackle inequality of opportunity wherever we find it. economic inequalities between different areas. Gender and racial inequality are still widespread throughout society. opposite equality. Collocations Race.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINEQUALITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    INEQUALITY definition: a situation in which some groups in a society have more advantages than others: . Learn more.