unequally
|un/e/qual/ly|
B2
/ʌnˈiːkwəli/
(unequal)
not equal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unequally' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'equal' from Latin 'aequalis', meaning 'even' or 'level'.
Historical Evolution
'unequal' changed from the Old French word 'inequal' and eventually became the modern English word 'unequal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not equal in size, amount, or value', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not equal or fair.
The resources were distributed unequally among the regions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42