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in·eq·ui·ty
 inequity
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- pronunciation:
- In
e
kwih
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
inequities |
| definition 1: |
lack of fairness; injustice.
- antonyms:
- equity
- similar words:
- iniquity, injustice
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| definition 2: |
an instance of unfairness or injustice.
- antonyms:
- equity
- similar words:
- injustice
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adjective + (n.)inequity
apparent,
aware,
basic,
concerned,
cultural,
disadvantaged,
ecological,
economic,
educational,
environmental,
existing,
fundamental,
glaring,
global,
gross,
growing,
historic,
historical,
increasing,
obvious,
past,
perceived,
racial,
resulting,
serious,
social,
societal,
socioeconomic,
structural
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verb + (n.)inequity
acknowledge,
address,
adjust,
alleviate,
complain,
compound,
confront,
correct,
create,
eliminate,
erase,
expose,
fix,
highlight,
mitigate,
overcome,
perceive,
perpetuate,
prevent,
recognize,
rectify,
redress,
reinforce,
remedy,
resolve,
reverse,
struggle,
uncover
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(n.)inequity
+ verb
arise, challenge, contribute, embed, exist, justify, permit, persist, plague, result, suffer, worsen
noun + (n.)inequity
atmosphere,
cause,
class,
compensation,
complaint,
corruption,
coverage,
deprivation,
fragmentation,
gender,
host,
income,
inefficiency,
inequality,
pattern,
pay,
perception,
power,
racism,
recognition,
reduction,
remedy,
salary,
solution,
unemployment,
victim,
wage,
wealth
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The word inequity
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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