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un⋅e⋅qual

[uhn-ee-kwuhl]
–adjective
1. not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities.
2. not adequate, as in amount, power, ability, etc. (usually fol. by to): strength unequal to the task.
3. not evenly proportioned or balanced; not having the parts alike or symmetrical: an unequal leaf.
4. uneven or variable in character, quality, etc.
5. Obsolete. inequitable; unfair; unjust.
–noun
6. unequals, persons or things not equal to each other: a contest between obvious unequals.

Origin:
1525–35; un- 1 + equal


un⋅e⋅qual⋅ly, adverb
un⋅e⋅qual⋅ness, noun
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