Existing comment:
Why do we say unequal and not inequal?
What to Know
The adjective unequal is formed the combination of the English negative prefix "un-" and the adjective "equal," while the noun inequality is derived from the French (and in turn the Latin) inequalité, where "in-" is the Latin equivalent to "un-". These are the journeys these words each took to be solidified in their current usage.
The above from https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/unequal-vs-inequality-negative-prefix-usage#:~:text=Inequal%20is%20entered%20in%20Merriam,%2C%20uneven%2C%20various%22). |