Equitable

Pronunciation: /ˈɛkwɪtəbəl/

Definitions of equitable

adjective allocating resources or opportunities fairly

Example Sentences

A1 It is important to have an equitable distribution of resources among all team members.

A2 The teacher made sure that the group work was equitable so that everyone had a fair chance to participate.

B1 The company implemented an equitable pay scale to ensure that all employees were compensated fairly.

B2 The government passed legislation to promote equitable access to education for all children.

C1 The committee worked to create an equitable solution that would benefit all stakeholders involved.

C2 The judge's decision was based on the principle of equitable distribution of assets in the divorce case.

Examples of equitable in a Sentence

formal The company implemented an equitable pay scale to ensure fairness among all employees.

informal They made sure everyone got their fair share with the new equitable system.

slang The boss finally decided to spread the wealth more equitably.

figurative In the game of life, it's important to play by the rules and ensure an equitable outcome for all players.

Grammatical Forms of equitable

• past tense: equitably
• plural: equitables
• comparative: more equitable
• superlative: most equitable
• present tense: equitable
• future tense: will be equitable
• perfect tense: has been equitable
• continuous tense: is being equitable
• singular: equitable
• positive degree: equitable
• infinitive: to be equitable
• gerund: equitably
• participle: equitably

Origin and Evolution of equitable

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'equitable' originated from the Latin word 'aequus', meaning fair or equal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'equitable' has retained its original meaning of fairness and equality, and is commonly used in legal contexts to refer to principles of justice and fairness.