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- Dictionaryeq·ui·ta·ble/ˈekwədəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. fair and impartial: "an equitable balance of power"
- 2. valid in equity as distinct from law: "the beneficiaries have an equitable interest in the property"
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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.
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.
Equitable definition: characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair. See examples of EQUITABLE used in a sentence.
Add to word list. fair to all the people or organizations involved in a situation: New legislation should ensure fair competition and equitable treatment for all the market players. an equitable distribution of wealth / resources / profits.
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.
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.
Definition of equitable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
