equity — fairness and justice in the way people are treated
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: fairness and justice in the way people are treated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈekwəti/
Example Sentences
- The professor insisted on equity when grading papers, even though some students brought him coffee every day.
- She diversified her portfolio by investing in both stocks and real estate equity.
- The school's equity policy meant that even the principal's kid had to wait in line for lunch like everyone else.
equity
NOUN[/ˈekwəti/]
fairness and justice in the way people are treated
The judge divided the inheritance with equity, giving each sibling a fair share.
True equity brings equality, enhancing everyone's quality!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aequitas' meaning fairness or equality, derived from 'aequus' meaning equal or level. The word entered English through Old French 'equité' in the 14th century.
Breakdown
From Latin root 'aequ-' (equal) + '-ity' (noun suffix denoting state or quality) = equity (the state of being equal or fair)
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📝Examples
“The professor insisted on equity when grading papers, even though some students brought him coffee every day.”
“She diversified her portfolio by investing in both stocks and real estate equity.”
“The school's equity policy meant that even the principal's kid had to wait in line for lunch like everyone else.”
“Building equity in education requires addressing systemic barriers.”
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