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equitable

/ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/adjective4 syllables

Equitable means: fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience.

Synonyms for equitable13

adjective, as in fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

just, honest, fair, evenhanded, impartial

also used for equitable

disinterested, unbiased, candid, cold, clinical, detached, egal, equal

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Opposites of equitable

inequitable

What does equitable mean?1

adjective

1

fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience“equitable treatment of all citizens”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Equitable in a sentence

  • They argue that the distribution of wealth should be equitable.CK
  • Challenging the macho culture is essential for creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all genders.Nuel
  • Overcoming the belief that femininity is inferior is essential for building a more inclusive and equitable society.Nuel
  • The excessive presence of the English language does not contribute to an equitable and fair debate.AlanF_US
  • White Americans are so afraid of a more equitable society that they actually elected Donald Trump.shekitten

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