ebavõrdsele

ebavõrdsele is the allative singular form of the Estonian adjective ebavõrdne, meaning "not equal" or "unequal." It is used to modify a noun in the allative case, conveying a sense of direction or aim toward inequality, as in phrases describing unequal treatment, resources, or opportunities.

Grammatical background: In Estonian, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in case. The allative singular suffix is -sele, formed on the stem ebavõrdse- to yield ebavõrdsele. Examples include ebavõrdsele kohtlemisele (to unequal treatment) and ebavõrdsele ressursside jaotusele (to the unequal distribution of resources).

Usage: The form appears primarily in formal or academic writing, policy analysis, and legal or ethical discussions that address inequality. It is less common in everyday speech, where speakers might use ebavõrdne or other adverbs like ebavõrdselt to express inequality more generally.

Examples:

- ebavõrdsele kohtlemisele

- ebavõrdsele ressursside jaotusele

See also: ebavõrdsus, ebavõrdne, võrdsus, võrdsustamine.