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equable (EK wuh buhl, EE kwuh buhl) (adjective)
Descriptive of a person's character which lacks in extreme variation or difference: Justine demonstrated a calm, unruffled and an equable temper despite the circumstances.
equitable (EK wi tuh buhl) (adjective)
Fairness, pertaining to a lack in favoritism: Jackson's mother was always just, unswayed and equitable with distributing treats and discipline.
Vince's equable temperament made it easy for him to act in an equitable manner during the tense union negotiations.
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equitable (adjective), more equitable, most equitable
1. Implying justice, fairness, and impartiality toward those involved; just and right; fair; reasonable: In her biology class at school, Jane worked with others in a group and they all wanted to have an equitable share in the credit given by the teacher.
2. Disposed to the applicability of the law of equity as distinguished from common or statute law: The judge recognized the equitable fairness of the claim made by the young man.
2. Disposed to the applicability of the law of equity as distinguished from common or statute law: The judge recognized the equitable fairness of the claim made by the young man.
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(Latin: right, upright, equitable; legal right, law)