inequity — lack of fairness or justice; an unfair circumstance or condition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: lack of fairness or justice; an unfair circumstance or condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈekwɪti/
Korean meaning: 불공정, 불평등; 공정하지 않은 상황이나 조건
Korean pronunciation: 인**에**퀴티
Example Sentences
- The CEO's salary was 500 times higher than his janitor's, a perfect example of corporate inequity.
- Healthcare inequity means some people get premium treatment while others can't even afford basic care.
- The parking inequity at our office is ridiculous - executives get covered spots while we park in the rain.
inequity
NOUN//ɪnˈekwɪti//
lack of fairness or justice; an unfair circumstance or condition
불공정, 불평등; 공정하지 않은 상황이나 조건
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Origin
From Latin 'aequitas' meaning fairness or equality, with the negative prefix 'in-' added to create the opposite meaning. The word entered English through Old French during the medieval period.
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“The CEO's salary was 500 times higher than his janitor's, a perfect example of corporate inequity.”
“Healthcare inequity means some people get premium treatment while others can't even afford basic care.”
“The parking inequity at our office is ridiculous - executives get covered spots while we park in the rain.”
“Educational inequity perpetuates cycles of poverty across generations.”
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