English Explanatory Dictionary

equitable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Marked by or having equity.
  2. Fair, just, or impartial.
  3. Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law; relating to equity or courts of equity.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-equitable.wav

Word forms

equitable more equitable most equitable æquitable

Etymology

From French équitable, from Old French, from equité (“equity”).

Synonyms

disinterested unbiased candid cold clinical detached egal equal equitable evenhanded fairhanded fair-minded dispassionate impartial imprejudicate indifferent indistinguishing neuter neutral nonaligned nonpartial nonpartisan nonpersonal objective unbigoted uninterested unpartial unpartisan unprejudiced unprepossessed

Antonyms

inequitable

Related words

equity equitabilis

Derived words

equitableness equitable tolling equitably inequitable unequitable
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