Inequity
Used as a noun, inequity means injustice, unfairness. It refers to a lack of equality and is often used in social, economic and educational contexts.
Origin
The term inequity is formed from the Latin prefix in meaning “not” + English equity meaning “fair, equal.” A similar word “iniquity” means “sin, wickedness” involving a strong moral component. Iniquity is the older word to enter English from Old French iniquite which in turn came from Latin iniquitas (in meaning “not” + aequus meaning “just, level or equal”). And inequity was constructed much later. Though the words “inequity” and “iniquity” are etymologically related to the Latin word for equal, they have different meanings and associations. Today, “inequity” is more frequently used than “iniquity.”
Usage
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted inequities in education.
An inequity in salaries exists in many organisations.
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