Definition

Not the same in quantity, quality, or value; different or unequal.

Example

The two teams had nonequal chances of winning the game.

Conversation

I noticed that some of our scores in class are nonequal to others.

Yeah, it’s interesting how different everyone's abilities are.

Right? It makes group projects a bit challenging sometimes.

Definitely! But I think we can still work well together despite our nonequal skills.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person who is not equal to others in rank or status.

Example

In the debate, he argued that nonequals should not be treated the same as their superiors.

Conversation

I was reading this book about social hierarchies, and it mentioned the idea of a nonequal.

Interesting! So it’s about people who aren’t considered equals in society?

Exactly! It made me think about how often we see nonequals in our daily lives.

Root Explanation

Nonequal → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "equal" (from Latin "aequalis", meaning equal or level). The word "nonequal" means not equal or not having the same value or status.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'equal' — this helps you remember that 'nonequal' means something is not equal.

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