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- DictionaryEq·ui·ta·ble/ˈekwədəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. fair and impartial: "an equitable balance of power"
- 2. valid in equity as distinct from law: "the beneficiaries have an equitable interest in the property"
Definition of equitable – Learner’s Dictionary. equitable. adjective. formal uk / ˈekwɪtəbl / us. treating everyone in an equal way: a fair and equitable voting system. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. equitably. adverb.
See equitable in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Definition of equitable adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Britannica Dictionary definition of EQUITABLE. [more equitable; most equitable] formal. : just or fair : dealing fairly and equally with everyone. They reached an equitable settlement of their dispute. fighting for a more equitable distribution of funds. an equitable system of taxation.
eq•ui•ta•ble (ek′ wi tə bəl), adj. characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair; reasonable: equitable treatment of all citizens. Law. pertaining to or valid in equity. pertaining to the system of equity, as distinguished from the common law. equit ( y) + - able 1640–50.
What does the adjective equitable mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective equitable . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Dictionary Definition of 'equitable' Pertaining to a sense of fairness, justice, and impartiality in the distribution of resources, opportunities, or benefits. "The organization's mission is to promote equitable access to education." Detailed Meaning of 'equitable'
candid, even, objective, open-minded, principled, reasonable, square, tolerant, unbiased, valid. definition 2: in law, pertaining to or applying in the equity courts, as distinguished from courts of the common law. related words: clean, disinterested, equal, fair, impartial, right, righteous.
