equitable
- adjective
- /ˈɛkwɪtəbl/
- An equitable land distribution also seems to feed into an equitable distribution of wages and salaries in industry.
- equitable access
- equitable distribution
- an equitable allocation
It needed to subdivide the land in an equitable fashion.
- It needed to subdivide the land in an equitable fashion.
- So on the healthcare delivery side, making it more accessible and equitable and safer.
- So it's hard to have an equitable distribution.
- But I think if you peel back the curtain a little farther, it's not as equitable as one may think.
- And objectivity means even minded or centered or equitable.
- We need to be open minded and be willing to see how systems that you may have believed are equitable are not.
Examples
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As others have noted, peace in the region depends on a more equitable distribution of the region's water.
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With declining tax revenue, the government is unable to ensure equitable access to basic services.
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Progress towards a better, more equitable, more connected future.
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This is not an equitable trade, sir.
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I really feel we need to continue this on an equitable basis.
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The truly equitable way to group students is by individual ability across age levels.
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Young lady, does that seem fair and equitable?
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In addition, demand is growing for business investments to support equitable development.
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Together we must build a nation that is more equitable, more compassionate, and more inclusive.
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The organization aims to create equitable opportunities for all students regardless of their background.
Synonyms
Treating people equally and honestly
Not supporting one side and treating people fairly
Does not show personal feelings or opinions and treats people fairly
Being careful to judge people and ideas honestly without taking sides
Fair and morally right
Treating people fairly without showing favor to anyone
Treating all people fairly and equally without favoring anyone
Antonyms
How Fair
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Equitable comes from an old Latin root aequus, which means 'equal' or 'level' and is the same idea behind the English words equal and equity. So, something called equitable is treated fairly and in an equal way.