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iniquity

/ɪnˈɪkwɪti/

Meanings
  • noun

    A state of moral wickedness or gross violations of religious or moral laws.

    - "His iniquities had reached the heavens."
    - "The wicked shall be turned into hell, all the nations that forget God."
    - "The iniquities of the rich man are many."
  • noun

    A violation of law or right.

    - "The iniquity of the powerful is protected, while the innocent suffer."
    - "The iniquity of the crime was evident in the victim's injuries."
    - "The iniquity of the accused was proven beyond a reasonable doubt."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɪnˈɪkwɪti/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with iniquity
equity , piety , city , unity , insanity , piety , obligity , compatibility
Variants
List of all variants of iniquity that leads to same result
iniquities , iniquity , den of iniquity
Forms
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iniquitous, iniquities, iniquitously


Etymology
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From Old French iniquité, from Latin iniquitas (unequal, unjust), from in- (not) and aequitas (equity).


Trivia
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  1. The term 'iniquity' appears 115 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

  2. The word 'iniquity' is derived from the Latin word 'aequitas', which means 'equity'. However, in Latin, 'in-aequitas' meant 'unequal' or 'unjust'.

  3. The concept of iniquity has been explored in various forms of art, including music, literature, and visual arts.


Related Concepts
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  1. sin: Iniquity and sin are closely related concepts, with iniquity often being used to describe a state or condition of sin.

  2. wickedness: Iniquity is a synonym for wickedness, referring to a state of moral corruption or immorality.

  3. evil: Iniquity is a form of evil, referring to actions or states that are morally wrong or harmful.


Culture
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Iniquity is a concept that has been used extensively in religious and moral contexts. It is often associated with sin, wickedness, and immorality. In literature, iniquity is a common theme in works exploring the human condition, such as Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'. In art, it is depicted in various forms, from medieval paintings of the Last Judgment to modern expressions of moral decay.

How to Memorize "iniquity"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize iniquity, imagine a person or situation that embodies moral corruption or immorality. Consider the actions and consequences of their iniquities.

  2. associate

    - To memorize iniquity, associate it with other related concepts such as sin, wickedness, and immorality. Consider the moral implications of iniquity and how it affects individuals and society.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize iniquity, use the mnemonic 'Iniquity Is Not Inequitable Yield', where each letter represents a word in the phrase. This can help you remember the definition and meaning of iniquity.


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