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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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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.
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. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Justice and fairness. all's fair in love and war idiom. anti-bias.
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.
Equitable definition: characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair. See examples of EQUITABLE used in a sentence.
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]
There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective equitable. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
equitable. adjective. /ˈekwɪtəbl/. /ˈekwɪtəbl/. (formal) fair and reasonable; treating everyone in an equal way synonym fair. an equitable distribution of resources. We need to construct an equitable and efficient method of local taxation. opposite inequitable.
Something that is equitable is fair and reasonable in a way that gives equal treatment to everyone.
