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- Dictionaryequitable/ˈɛkwɪtəbl/
adjective
- 1. fair and impartial: "the equitable distribution of resources"
- 2. valid in equity as distinct from law: "the difference between legal and equitable rights"
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EQUITABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of equitable in English. equitable. adjective. formal uk / ˈek.wɪ.tə.b ə l / us / ˈek.wɪ.t̬ə.b ə l / Add to word list. treating everyone fairly and in the same way: an equitable tax system. Synonyms. fair (RIGHT) just. Opposites. inequitable formal. unjust disapproving.
The meaning of EQUITABLE is having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly with all concerned; often, specifically : fair in a way that accounts for and attempts to offset disparities in the way people of different races, genders, etc. are treated.
Something that is equitable is fair and reasonable in a way that gives equal treatment to everyone.
adjective. formal us / ˈek.wɪ.t̬ə.b ə l / uk / ˈek.wɪ.tə.b ə l / Add to word list. treating everyone fairly and in the same way: an equitable tax system. Synonyms. fair (RIGHT) just. Opposites. inequitable formal. unjust disapproving. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Justice and fairness. all's fair in love and war idiom. anti-bias.
Definition of equitable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
When you look at equitable, you might think you see the word, equal, but it doesn't mean fair in the sense of exactly the same. If you worked ten hours at a lemonade stand and your friend worked five, you'd want an equitable share of the profits rather than an equal share.
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