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unequal

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un⋅e⋅qual

  [uhn-ee-kwuhl]
Use unequal in a Sentence
–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

Related forms:
un⋅e⋅qual⋅ly, adverb
un⋅e⋅qual⋅ness, noun
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Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
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un·e·qual   (ŭn-ē'kwəl)   
adj.  

  1. Not the same in any measurable aspect, such as extent or quantity.

  2. Not the same as another in rank or social position.

  3. Consisting of ill-matched opponents: an unequal race.

  4. Having unbalanced sides or parts; asymmetrical.

  5. Not even or consistent; variable.

  6. Not having the required abilities; inadequate: "It was maddening to be unequal to many enterprises" (D.H. Lawrence).

  7. Not fair. See Usage Note at equal.

n.  One that is not the equal of another.
un·e'qual·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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