UNEQUAL


Meaning of UNEQUAL in English

— unequally , adv. — unequalness , n.

/un ee"kweuhl/ , adj.

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. Obs. inequitable; unfair; unjust.

n.

6. unequals , persons or things not equal to each other: a contest between obvious unequals.

[ 1525-35; UN- 1 + EQUAL ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .