Question

Is there a term used to describe both an equation and inequality?

Answer 1

I've never heard of it.
'equation' means 'equality' ... you can equate only equal things.
inequality by definition contradicts equation.

Answer 2

a function or relation

Answer 3

what about expression?

Answer 4

how about an inequation? :)

Answer 5

an expression does not have = sigh.
relation can contain equation or inequality. a function is an equation.

Answer 6

inequation ... wow sounds pretty cool!!
\[ x \leq y\]
although it contains both equation, i think this is an inequality.

Answer 7

both equation and inequality, but I think this is an inequality.

Answer 8

i was being sarcastic :p