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Definition of nonequal

nonequal

/ˌnɑːnˈiːkwəl/
non · e · qual
Plural:nonequals
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nonequal Lexical Profile

nonequal Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not the same in quantity, size, value, rank, or degree; unequal.

Example

"The experiment yielded nonequal measurements across the two control groups."

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• noun

1

A person or thing that is not of the same status, rank, value, or measure as another.

Example

"In hierarchical societies, social interactions between nonequals were governed by strict etiquette."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'unequal' is far more common in everyday language and often carries evaluative connotations of unfairness or inadequacy, 'nonequal' is used primarily in technical, mathematical, or analytical contexts as a neutral term meaning simply 'not identical in value or rank.'

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• Nearby Words

nonemotional
nonemployee
nonempty
nonequal
nonerotic
nonessential
nonetheless

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonequal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonequal
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