Inequitably: meaning, definitions and examples
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inequitably
[ ɪˈnɛkwɪtəbli ]
used to describe unfair or unjust treatment
In a way that is not fair or impartial; unjustly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The rules were applied inequitably, with some students receiving harsher punishments than others.
- The company was accused of treating its employees inequitably.
Translations
Translations of the word "inequitably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 injustamente
🇮🇳 अन्यायपूर्वक
🇩🇪 ungerecht
🇮🇩 tidak adil
🇺🇦 несправедливо
🇵🇱 niesprawiedliwie
🇯🇵 不公平に (ふこうへいに)
🇫🇷 injustement
🇪🇸 injustamente
🇹🇷 adaletsizce
🇰🇷 불공평하게 (불공정하게)
🇸🇦 بشكل غير عادل
🇨🇿 nespravedlivě
🇸🇰 nespravodlivo
🇨🇳 不公平地 (bù gōngpíng de)
🇸🇮 nepravično
🇮🇸 ósanngjarnt
🇰🇿 әділетсіз
🇬🇪 უსამართლოდ
🇦🇿 ədalətsizcə
🇲🇽 injustamente
Word origin
The word 'inequitably' is derived from the word 'inequitable', which comes from the Latin word 'inequitabilis', meaning 'unjust'. The concept of inequity has been present throughout history, as people have always strived for fairness and equality. Inequitable treatment has been a common issue in various societies, leading to movements and protests advocating for justice and equal rights.