inequality in English dictionary

  • inequality

    Meanings and definitions of "inequality"

    • An unfair, not equal, state.
    • (mathematics) A statement that of two quantities one is specifically less than (or greater than) another. Symbol: < or ≤ or > or ≥, as appropriate.
    • noun
      An unfair, not equal, state.
    • noun
      (mathematics)
      A statement that of two quantities one is specifically less than (or greater than) another. Symbol: < or \leq or > or \geq or \ne, as appropriate.
    • unfair, not equal, state
    • statement that one quantity is less (or greater) than another
    • The state of being unequal.
    • unequal (treaties)
    • (expression of) inequality
    • noun
      lack of equality; "the growing inequality between rich and poor"
    • noun
      (mathematics) a formal statement of inequality between two quantities usually separated by a sign of inequality (as <, >, or ≠ signifying respectively is less than, is greater than, or is not equal to).
      When solving inequalities using chained notation, it is possible and sometimes necessary to evaluate the terms independently.

    Synonyms of "inequality" in English dictionary

    Another word for "inequality" in the English thesaurus is difference.

    Antonyms of "inequality" in English dictionary

    equality is the antonym of "inequality" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of inequality

    • inequality ( plural  inequalities)
    • inequality (plural inequalities)
  • Inequality

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