Inequitable

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Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɛkwətəbəl/

Definitions of inequitable

adjective unfair or unjust

Example Sentences

A1 The distribution of resources was inequitable.

A2 The inequitable treatment of employees led to low morale.

B1 The company's hiring practices were deemed inequitable by the labor union.

B2 The government implemented policies to address the inequitable access to healthcare.

C1 The study highlighted the inequitable distribution of wealth in the country.

C2 The inequitable allocation of funding resulted in protests from marginalized communities.

adverb inequitably

Example Sentences

A1 The distribution of resources was inequitable.

A2 The teacher treated the students inequitably.

B1 The company's hiring practices were deemed inequitable.

B2 The government implemented policies that were seen as inequitable by many.

C1 The inequitable treatment of marginalized communities sparked protests.

C2 The CEO was criticized for overseeing an inequitable pay structure within the company.

Examples of inequitable in a Sentence

formal The distribution of resources in the country is inequitable, with certain regions receiving much more than others.

informal It's not fair that some students get more opportunities than others, it's just inequitable.

slang The way they divide up the chores in that house is totally inequitable.

figurative In the game of life, some people are dealt a much more inequitable hand than others.

Grammatical Forms of inequitable

past tense

inequitabled

plural

inequitables

comparative

more inequitable

superlative

most inequitable

present tense

inequitable

future tense

will be inequitable

perfect tense

has been inequitable

continuous tense

is being inequitable

singular

inequitable

positive degree

inequitable

infinitive

to be inequitable

gerund

being inequitable

participle

inequitable

Origin and Evolution of inequitable

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'inequitable' originated from the Latin word 'inequitabilis', which is derived from 'inequalis' meaning unequal.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inequitable' has retained its original meaning of being unfair or unjust, with no significant shifts in its usage or connotation.