亚洲网紅露点

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inequality

[ in-i-kwol-i-tee ]

noun

plural inequalities.
  1. the condition of being unequal; lack of equality; disparity:

    inequality of size.

    1. social or economic disparity: widening income inequality in America.

      inequality between rich and poor people;

      widening income inequality in America.

    2. unequal opportunity or treatment resulting from this disparity:

      inequality in healthcare and education.

  2. disparity or relative inadequacy in natural endowments:

    a startling inequality of intellect, talents, and physical stamina.

  3. unevenness, as of surface.
  4. an instance of unevenness.
  5. variableness, as of climate.
  6. Astronomy.
    1. any component part of the departure from uniformity in astronomical phenomena, especially in orbital motion.
    2. the amount of such a departure.
  7. Mathematics. a statement that two quantities are unequal, indicated by the symbol 鈮; alternatively, by the symbol <, signifying that the quantity preceding the symbol is less than that following, or by the symbol >, signifying that the quantity preceding the symbol is greater than that following.


inequality

/ 藢瑟苍瑟藞办飞蓲濒瑟迟瑟 /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being unequal; disparity
  2. an instance of disparity
  3. lack of smoothness or regularity
  4. social or economic disparity
  5. maths
    1. a statement indicating that the value of one quantity or expression is not equal to another, as in x y
    2. a relationship between real numbers involving inequality: x may be greater than y, denoted by x > y, or less than y, denoted by x < y
  6. astronomy a departure from uniform orbital motion
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of inequality1

First recorded in 1375鈥1425; late Middle English inequalite 鈥渦nevenness, disparity,鈥 from Old French inequalite, from Latin 颈苍补别辩耻腻濒颈迟腻迟- stem of 颈苍补别辩耻腻濒颈迟腻蝉 鈥渋rregularity, inequity, inconsistency鈥; in- 3, equality
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He said this was due to its relatively old and sick population, worsening health inequalities, "historically high" waiting lists and a "very challenging" financial position.

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But she warned that it did little to tackle the "deep inequalities" in what she described as an outdated system.

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They say branded uniforms also play a role in reducing inequality in schools and improving behaviour.

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Burnett selected his film鈥檚 songs with care, curating a fittingly soulful counterpoint to his critical portrait of inequality 鈥 not just in L.A. but in the country as a whole.

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At least when it comes to gender inequality, in particular, women鈥檚 rights.

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