Unequal

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈikwəl/

Definitions of unequal

adjective not equal in quantity, size, or value

Example Sentences

A1 The two boxes are unequal in size.

A2 The students felt unequal treatment from their teacher.

B1 There is an unequal distribution of wealth in the country.

B2 The company's policies led to unequal opportunities for advancement.

C1 The social system perpetuates unequal power dynamics.

C2 The government is facing criticism for its unequal taxation policies.

Examples of unequal in a Sentence

formal The distribution of resources in the country is highly unequal.

informal The pay gap between the two employees is unequal.

slang The playing field is not level, it's unequal.

figurative The power dynamics in the relationship were unequal, with one person always in control.

Grammatical Forms of unequal

• past tense: unequaled
• plural: unequals
• comparative: more unequal
• superlative: most unequal
• present tense: unequal
• future tense: will be unequal
• perfect tense: have been unequal
• continuous tense: is being unequal
• singular: unequal
• positive degree: unequal
• infinitive: to be unequal
• gerund: unequaling
• participle: unequalled

Origin and Evolution of unequal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unequal' originated from Latin 'inequalis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'aequalis' meaning 'equal'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unequal' has retained its basic meaning of not being equal, but its usage has expanded to encompass various contexts such as social, economic, and political disparities.