Inequality has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
lack of equality
"the growing inequality between rich and poor"
2
An unfair, not equal, state.
"The inequality in their salaries felt deeply unfair and unjust."
In plain English: Inequality means when people are treated unfairly because of differences between them, such as their wealth or background.
"The new policy aims to reduce income inequality by raising taxes on the wealthy and providing better support for low-income families."
Example Sentences
"The new policy aims to reduce income inequality by raising taxes on the wealthy and providing better support for low-income families."
noun
"The teacher discussed how inequality in education affects student success."
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"Many people feel that economic inequality is growing too fast in their country."
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"She worked hard to reduce the income inequality within her community organization."
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Origin
The word inequality entered English from Old French as inequalite. It ultimately derives from the Latin root meaning "not equal," combining the prefix in- with aequālis to describe a state of being unequal.