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Inequity vs. Iniquity
Inequity
/ɪnˈekwəti/Examples:
Economic inequity fuels social unrest worldwide.Inequity in access to healthcare must be addressed.The report highlights the inequity in educational resources.
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Iniquity
/ɪˈnɪkwəti/Examples:
The king's reign was marked by acts of great iniquity.He couldn't forgive the iniquity of the corrupted officials.Neighborhood stories often spoke of unseen iniquity lurking.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Inequity has to do with fairness and comes from the word equal, hinting at issues pertaining to fairness or justice.
- Iniquity is related to morals and suggests behavior that is wicked or immoral, often used in a religious context.
- Remember that iniquity sounds like iniquitous, which suggests immorality or wickedness.
- Inequity is about inequality or unfair situations, often involving distribution or access.
- Iniquity is closely related to the word sin, often implying extreme wickedness.
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