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un·e·qual
unequal
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
i
kwl
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of two or more things, not having the same amount, value, or quality; not equal.
They complained because the food was served in unequal portions.They both play the violin but with unequal ability.- antonyms:
- equal, equivalent, even, identical
- similar words:
- unlike
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definition 2: |
less than or not as good as what others receive.
The group of workers protested against unequal pay. |
definition 3: |
not well balanced or matched.
We watched an unequal fight in the woods between a raccoon and a wolf.- similar words:
- lopsided, one-sided, uneven
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derivation: |
unequally (adv.) |
The word unequal
contains the following parts:
un-1
Old English
prefix
that means not
More about this word part:
The prefix un1 attaches to adjectives to create adjectives that mean the opposite of the base word.
Example words:
unable, unaware, unbeaten, unbelievable, uncertain, unclear, uncomfortable, uncommon, unconscious, unconstitutional, uncooperative, undecided, undue, unemployed, uneasy, unequal, uneven, unfair, unfamiliar, unfortunate, unfriendly, unhappy, unhealthy, unimportant, uninhabited, uninterested, unkind, unknown, unlawful, unlike, unlimited, unlucky, unnatural, unnecessary, unpleasant, unpopular, unreliable, unreasonable, unsatisfactory, unstable, unsteady, untrue, unusual, unwell
- synonyms:
- dis-, de-, in-2
equ, equi
Latin
root
that means equal
Example words:
adequate, equal, equality, equation, equator, equilateral, equilibrium, equinox, equivalent, inadequate, inequality, unequal
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