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Definition of inequitable

inequitable

/ˌɪnˈɛkwɪtəbəl/
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Adverb:inequitably
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• adjective

1

Unfair or unjust; not equally or impartially distributed or applied.

Example

"Critics argued that the new tax policy was inequitable because it placed a heavier burden on low-income households."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'inequitable' with 'iniquitous': 'inequitable' means unfair or unevenly distributed, whereas 'iniquitous' means grossly wicked, sinful, or morally wrong.

• Nearby Words

ineptly
ineptness
inequality
inequitable
inequity
inert
inertia

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'equitable', which derives via Old French from Latin 'aequitas' ('evenness, fairness, justice'), itself from 'aequus' ('even, level, just').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inequitable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inequitable
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