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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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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. anti-discrimination. anti-egalitarian. anti-nepotism. EDIB. egalitarianism.
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. How to use equitable in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Equitable.
adjective. 1. impartial or reasonable; fair; just. an equitable decision. 2. law. relating to or valid in equity, as distinct from common law or statute law. 3. law. (formerly) recognized in a court of equity only, as claims, rights, etc. Collins English Dictionary.
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.
1. impartial or reasonable; fair; just: an equitable decision. 2. (Law) law relating to or valid in equity, as distinct from common law or statute law. 3. (Law) law (formerly) recognized in a court of equity only, as claims, rights, etc. [C17: from French équitable, from équité equity] ˈequitableness n. ˈequitably adv.
A complete guide to the word "EQUITABLE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
EQUITABLE definition: treating everyone in an equal way: . Learn more.
adjective. fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience. “ equitable treatment of all citizens” “an equitable distribution of gifts among the children” synonyms: just. fair, just. free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules. fair, honest.
What does the adjective equitable mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective equitable. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised. See meaning & use.
