inequality
[noun]
Synonyms: disparity, bias, difference, disproportion, diversity, irregularity, prejudice, unevenness

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Antonyms: equality
Contrasted words: equality, evenness, levelness, smoothness
Related Words: cragginess, jaggedness, ruggedness, rugosity

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

in‧e‧qual‧i‧ty /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti, ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti $ -ˈkwɑː-/ noun (plural inequalities) [uncountable and countable]
[Word Family: noun: equality ≠ inequality, equal, equalizer; verb: equalize, equal; adverb: equally ≠ unequally; adjective: equal ≠ unequal]
an unfair situation, in which some groups in society have more money, opportunities, power etc than others Antonym : equality
inequality in
There are inequalities in wealth distribution.
inequality of
inequality of opportunity
inequality between
inequalities between men and women
social/gender/racial etc inequality
a policy that aims to redress racial inequalities

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

inequality
noun
ADJ. considerable, great, marked, substantial Inequalities of income would lead to even greater inequalities in access to health care.
real | growing, increased/increasing | global, regional | class, economic, educational, gender, income, pay, racial, sex/sexual, social, socio-economic, structural
VERB + INEQUALITY cause, create, lead to The introduction of school fees would create inequality between schools.
maintain, perpetuate Many sociologists have regarded education as central in perpetuating inequality.
reinforce Sex inequality in pay reinforces class inequality.
increase | reduce | remove They can build a more harmonious society once inequality and exploitation are removed.
rectify, redress The country has had some success in redressing racial inequalities.
INEQUALITY + VERB exist inequalities that exist in wealth and income
arise from sth, be based on sth inequalities based on racism and social class
persist, remain Even in the age of compulsory school, inequalities in education have remained.
increase | decline
PREP. ~ between economic inequality between men and women
~ in gender inequality in education
PHRASES inequalities of opportunity/power/wealth, a pattern of inequality

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

inequality

great inequality
Great inequality exists between the rich and the poor.
social inequality
Education can play a large part in reducing social inequality.
racial inequality
The party has promised to fight racial inequality.
economic inequality
There has been an increase in economic inequality between nations.
gender inequality
Gender inequality starts at home and in school.
class inequality (=inequality between social classes)
Class inequality is firmly embedded in our society.
growing/increasing inequality
Income trends are shifting form increasing equality to increasing inequality.
create/cause/result in inequality
Certain economic systems inevitably result in inequality.
increase inequality
Some of the government's policies have actually increased inequalities between men and women.
reduce inequality
Taxes can be used to reduce inequality.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲