inequality

//ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti//
C1Frequency Level 9Formal
Visual representation of inequality

Noun

inequalitySingular
inequalitiesPlural
1

The state or condition of being unequal; lack of equality in distribution, opportunity, treatment, or status, especially in social or economic contexts

Income inequality has increased significantly over the past few decades.

2

An instance or example of being unequal or of lacking balance or fairness

The pay gap between men and women is a clear inequality in the workplace.

3

In mathematics, a statement that two quantities are not equal, or a relationship between two expressions that are not equal, often expressed using symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥

Students learned to solve inequalities such as x + 5 > 10.

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