equitable

/ˈekwɪtəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈekwɪtəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈe-kwə-tə-bəl/ (ame, mw)

equitable — adjective

  • equitablepositive
  • more equitablecomparative
  • most equitablesuperlative

1. describing a system, decision, or arrangement that gives the same fair treatment

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing a system, decision, or arrangement that gives the same fair treatment to every person or group involved

例句

Valentina praised the school's equitable grading policy for treating all students fairly.

collocation: equitable grading policy

A more equitable distribution of resources was proposed by the city council.

passive: was proposed / collocation: equitable distribution

同義詞
  • fair

    The everyday alternative; less formal and more widely used across all contexts

  • just

    Carries a stronger moral or legal weight; emphasises moral rightness rather than procedural fairness

  • impartial

    Focuses on not favouring any side; often used for judges, referees, or mediators

  • unbiased

    Emphasises freedom from prejudice; common in research and journalism contexts

反義詞
  • inequitable

    Direct opposite; equally formal

  • unfair

    Everyday opposite; less formal

  • biased

    Opposite in the sense of favouring one side unfairly

文法句型

equitable + noun (system / distribution / access / solution / society)

be + equitable

用法筆記

More formal than 'fair'. Typically describes broad systems, policies, or frameworks rather than one-off actions. Common in institutional, legal, and academic contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher gave an equitable amount of candy to each child — ten pieces each.
✅The teacher gave an equitable amount of candy to each child, adjusting for those with allergies.
💡Equitable means fair according to need or circumstance, not necessarily equal in number.
❌She made an equitable decision to let her friend go first.
✅The judge's equitable ruling considered both parties' circumstances.
💡Equitable normally describes formal systems or judgments, not casual one-off choices.