noun

inequality

inequality, disparity, unfairness

Social inequality is a major issue.

Social inequality is a major issue.

There is a great inequality of wealth.

There is a great inequality of wealth.

inequality ((between/among sb./sth.)) There is inequality between the rich and poor.

Synonyms: disparity, unfairness; Antonyms: equality, fairness

From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'equal' + the suffix '-ity' (state of). It means the state of not being equal.

Picture an unbalanced scale to remember 'in-equality' – a state of not being equal.

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