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.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryEquitable is used with these nouns:- distribution
- redistribution
- system
- …
Word Originmid 16th cent.: from French équitable, from équité, from Latin aequitas, from aequus ‘equal’.Want to learn more?
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