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in·e·qual·i·ty
 inequality
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- pronunciation:
- In
i
kwa
lih
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
inequalities |
| definition 1: |
the condition of being unequal, esp. in natural endowments or social or economic status.
- antonyms:
- equality
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| definition 2: |
unevenness, as of a rough or irregular surface.
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| definition 3: |
an instance of being uneven or unequal.
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| definition 4: |
variability, as of climate or character.
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| definition 5: |
a mathematical expression or statement that two quantities are unequal.
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| related words: |
gap, injustice |
adjective + (n.)inequality
continued,
cultural,
decreasing,
economic,
existing,
extreme,
fundamental,
global,
gross,
growing,
increased,
increasing,
inherited,
marked,
massive,
overall,
perceived,
persistent,
racial,
radical,
regional,
relative,
savage,
severe,
sexual,
social,
socio-economic,
socioeconomic,
stark,
structural,
structured,
vast,
widening,
widespread
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verb + (n.)inequality
accentuate,
address,
alleviate,
argue,
challenge,
characterize,
combat,
compensate,
confront,
contribute,
correct,
document,
eliminate,
exacerbate,
generate,
highlight,
imply,
legitimize,
lessen,
offset,
overcome,
perpetuate,
rectify,
redress,
reduce,
reinforce,
reproduce,
rise,
root,
solve,
tolerate
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(n.)inequality
+ verb
arise, decrease, diminish, exist, increase, justify, persist, stem, sustain, widen, worsen
noun + (n.)inequality
acceptance,
capitalism,
class,
coercion,
consumption,
context,
corruption,
decrease,
degree,
differentiation,
discourse,
dominance,
domination,
equality,
equation,
extent,
gender,
growth,
ideology,
income,
increase,
index,
legacy,
level,
oppression,
origin,
pattern,
persistence,
poverty,
racism,
reduction,
relation,
repression,
rise,
segregation,
status,
stratification,
structure,
subordination,
tension,
trend,
triangle,
wage
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The word inequality
contains the following parts:
in-2
Latin
prefix
that means not, without
  More about this word part:
The prefix in-2 occurs in Latin loanwords and attaches to Latinate bases. The bases of most words prefixed with in-2 are independent
adjectives ( inadvertent
, incognizant
), although the base adjective may no longer be in widespread use (as with incessant
). Exceptions include iniquitous
and indignant
. -in 2 has multiple forms, as the 'n' sound in in-2 assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See the assimilated forms ig-, il-2, im-2, and ir-2.
Example words:
inaccurate, inadvertent, inalienable, inanimate, inappropriate, inapt, inarticulate, inaudible, inauspicious, incapable, incessant, incest, incognito, incognizant, incommensurate, incommodious, incompetent, incomplete, incomprehensible, inconceivable, inconclusive, incongruous, inconsiderate, inconsonant, inconspicuous, inconvenient, incorporeal, incorrect, incorrigible, incorrupt, incredible, incredulous, incurable, indecorous, indefeasible, indefinite, indelible, indemnify, independence, independent, indescribable, indestructible, indignant, indirect, indispose, indistinct, individual, indivisible, indolent, indomitable, indubitable, inedible, ineffable, inefficient, ineluctable, inept, inequality, inequity, ineradicable, inert, inevitable, inexorable, inexpensive, inexpiable, inexplicable, infallible, infamous, infelicitous, infidel, infidelity, infinite, infinitesimal, infirmity, informal, infrequent, inimical, inimitable, iniquitous, iniquity, injure, injury, innocuous, innominate, inordinate, insane, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insipid, insolent, insomnia, insouciant, insuperable, intangible, interminable, intractable, intransigent, intransitive, intrepid, invaluable, inveracity, invincible, invisible, irregular
equ, equi
Latin
root
that means equal
Example words:
adequate, equable, equal, equality, equanimity, equate, equation, equator, equiangular, equidistant, equilateral, equilibrium, equinox, equipoise, equitable, equity, equivalent, equivocal, equivocate, inadequate, inequality, inequity, iniquity, unequal, unequivocal
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