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- DictionaryIn·eq·ui·ta·ble/inˈekwədəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. unfair; unjust: "the present taxes are inequitable"
not fair; not the same for everyone synonym unfair. inequitable distribution of wealth. Distribution of wealth in the country is highly inequitable. We must act to put an end to this inequitable system. opposite equitable. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Join us.
adjective. formal us / ˌɪnˈek.wə.t̬ə.b ə l / uk / ɪˈnek.wɪ.tə.b ə l / Add to word list. not fair: The current healthcare system is inequitable and unjust, with huge disparities between rich and poor. Synonyms. unfair. unjust disapproving. Opposites. equitable formal. fair (RIGHT) just. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
Adj. 1. inequitable - not equitable or fair; "the inequitable division of wealth"; "inequitable taxation". unjust. equitable, just - fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience; "equitable treatment of all citizens"; "an equitable distribution of gifts among the children".
If something is inequitable, it's not not fair or just. If one math class gets a pizza party and another gets an algebra quiz, that's inequitable. The word inequitable is a fancy way to say "unfair." It adds the prefix in-, or "not," to equitable, "fair and impartial."
2 days ago · If you say that something is inequitable, you are criticizing it because it is unfair or unjust. [ formal , disapproval ] The welfare system is grossly inequitable and inefficient.
Definitions of 'inequitable' If you say that something is inequitable, you are criticizing it because it is unfair or unjust. [formal, disapproval] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'inequitable' American English: ɪnɛkwɪtəbəl British English: ɪnekwɪtəbəl. More. Synonyms of 'inequitable' • unfair, prejudiced, biased, one-sided [...] More.
Synonyms for INEQUITABLE: unfair, unequal, unjust, unreasonable, partisan, unrealistic, biased, wilful; Antonyms of INEQUITABLE: equitable, equal, fair, balanced, objective, impartial, disinterested, reasonable
