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Inequitable: meaning, definitions and examples

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inequitable

 

[ ˌɪnˈekwɪtəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

social justice

Not fair or just; unfair; biased.

Synonyms

biased, discriminatory, inequal, unfair, unjust

Examples of usage

  • The distribution of resources was deemed inequitable by the committee.
  • The inequitable treatment of certain groups in society must be addressed.
  • Her inequitable actions led to widespread criticism.
  • The inequitable pay gap between men and women continues to be a major issue.
  • The company's policies were criticized for being inequitable.

Translations

Translations of the word "inequitable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inequívoco

🇮🇳 अन्यायपूर्ण

🇩🇪 ungerecht

🇮🇩 tidak adil

🇺🇦 несправедливий

🇵🇱 niesprawiedliwy

🇯🇵 不公平

🇫🇷 injuste

🇪🇸 injusto

🇹🇷 adaletsiz

🇰🇷 불공평한

🇸🇦 غير عادل

🇨🇿 nespravedlivý

🇸🇰 nespravodlivý

🇨🇳 不公平

🇸🇮 nepravičen

🇮🇸 óréttlátur

🇰🇿 әділетсіз

🇬🇪 უსამართლო

🇦🇿 ədalətsiz

🇲🇽 injusto

Etymology

The word 'inequitable' originated from the Latin word 'inequitabilis', which means 'unjust' or 'unfair'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of equity and fairness has been a fundamental aspect of social and legal systems throughout history, with 'inequitable' being used to describe situations that lack fairness or justice.

See also: equitability, equitably.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,312, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.