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- [in-ek-wi-tuh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈɛk wɪ tə bəl/
- /ɪˈnek.wɪ.tə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ek-wi-tuh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈɛk wɪ tə bəl/
Definitions of inequitable word
- adjective inequitable not equitable; unjust or unfair: an inequitable decision. 1
- noun inequitable Unfair; unjust. 1
- adjective inequitable unfair 1
- adjective inequitable If you say that something is inequitable, you are criticizing it because it is unfair or unjust. 0
- adjective inequitable not equitable; unjust or unfair 0
- adjective inequitable not equitable; unfair; unjust 0
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Origin of inequitable
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-17; in-3 + equitable
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Parts of speech for Inequitable
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inequitable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inequitable
adj inequitable
- biased — If someone is biased, they prefer one group of people to another, and behave unfairly as a result. You can also say that a process or system is biased.
- unequal — not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities.
- unjust — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
- discriminatory — characterized by or showing prejudicial treatment, especially as an indication of bias related to age, color, national origin, religion, sex, etc.: discriminatory practices in housing; a discriminatory tax.
- one-sided — considering but one side of a matter or question; partial or unfair: a one-sided judgment.
adjective inequitable
- unfair — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
- undemocratic — pertaining to or of the nature of democracy or a democracy.
- biassed — a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned: illegal bias against older job applicants; the magazine’s bias toward art rather than photography; our strong bias in favor of the idea.
Antonyms for inequitable
adj inequitable
- impartial — not partial or biased; fair; just: an impartial judge.
- unbiased — not biased or prejudiced; fair; impartial.
- unprejudiced — not prejudiced; without preconception; unbiased; impartial: the unprejudiced view of the judge.
- fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
- balanced — A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
adjective inequitable
- even — Flat and smooth.
Top questions with inequitable
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