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equitable

Syllabification: (eq·ui·ta·ble)
Pronunciation: /ˈekwitəbəl/

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Definition of equitable

adjective

  • 1fair and impartial:an equitable balance of power
  • 2 Law valid in equity as distinct from law:the beneficiaries have an equitable interest in the property

Derivatives

equitability

Pronunciation: /ˌekwitəˈbilitē/

noun

equitableness

noun

equitably

Pronunciation: /-əblē/

adverb

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French équitable, from équité (see equity)

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