equal vs equitable

Definitions

verb

1. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
2. be identical or equivalent to
3. be equal to in quality or ability

noun

1. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

adjective

1. having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
2. having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

Examples

Equally badly behaved, but a little calmer and better informed, were the massive numbers from the labor unions.

I swear it upon Zeus an outstanding runner cannot be the equal of an average wrestler. Socrates 

She may have arrived late or it is equally possible that she never went there at all.

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Definitions

adjective

1. fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

Examples

Civilisation as we know it today can only lead to an increasingly unjust, and inequitable, distribution of power across the globe.

They 100 engage more in a dialogue that involves planning and equitable exchanges or balances of advantage.

Equitable and sustainable development presumes that the natural resources will be used.

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