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Added 9 October 2026

equitable

/ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/ adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about equitable at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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

Origin

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

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