Definitions for equitable
ˈɛk wɪ tə bəleq·ui·table

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. equitable, justadjective

   fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

   "equitable treatment of all citizens"; "an equitable distribution of gifts among the children"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. equitableadjective

   Marked by or having equity.

2. equitableadjective

   Fair, just, or impartial.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Equitableadjective

   Etymology: equitable, French.

   1. Just; due to justice.

   It seems but equitable to give the artists leave to name them as they please. Robert Boyle, Scept. Chym.

   2. Loving justice; candid; impartial.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Equitableadjective

   possessing or exhibiting equity; according to natural right or natural justice; marked by a due consideration for what is fair, unbiased, or impartial; just; as an equitable decision; an equitable distribution of an estate; equitable men

2. Equitableadjective

   that can be sustained or made available or effective in a court of equity, or upon principles of equity jurisprudence; as, an equitable estate; equitable assets, assignment, mortgage, etc

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. equitable

   An ironical term meaning you can fool some of the people all the time.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. equitable

   Just, fair and neutral.

   It was an equitable solution to suggest they remain together and work their way through their current feelings as it is the mature way to behave.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 15, 2020  

Anagrams for equitable »

1. quietable

How to pronounce equitable?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say equitable in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of equitable in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of equitable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of equitable in a Sentence

1. New York:

   Today marks a major milestone in our efforts to create the most equitable cannabis industry in the nation, the legal cannabis market has the potential to be a major boon to New York’s economic recovery – creating new jobs, building wealth in historically underserved communities, and increasing state and local tax revenue.

2. Athlete Ally:

   If an athlete knows that you're there for them, that you support them, that you're going to try to do your best to figure it out, to create a welcoming and equitable experience for them, then they're going to feel at home. They're going to feel safe and supported.

3. James Carafano:

   On the civilian side, the Europeans should bear the weight of that, that keeps it equitable.

4. Kristen Clarke:

   We know this data is being recorded and not released to the public, they must release that data to help shape an equitable response to the pandemic.

5. Benjamin Benumof:

   I don't know where this is going to go in the future, everybody is looking for a more equitable split in terms of water rates.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=equitable
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Equitable
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=equitable
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equitable
5. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=equitable