adjective
equitable
EK-wih-tuh-bul/ˈekwɪtəbl/
Based on fair and impartial treatment.
The neighbors make an equitable division of produce based on household needs.
Etymology
Latin aequitas joined equality with just conduct toward others. Equitable carries that connection into fairness judged in light of everyone's circumstances, rather than merely what strict rules require.
In context
make sure that we're providing fair and equitable values for all the residents and taxpayers in maricopa county
More examples
- We need an equitable way to share the cost.
- The policy ensures equitable treatment for every applicant.
- An equitable workload leaves no one doing all the hardest tasks.
Forms
equitable
equity noun — Fairness in how people are treated.
equitably adverb — In a fair and impartial manner.