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Equable vs. Equitable

Equable

/ˈekwəbəl/
Calm and unlikely to become easily upset or angry.

Examples:

Her equable nature made her a joy to work with.The climate in the area is surprisingly equable year-round.His equable temper helped defuse the heated situation.

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Equitable

/ˈekwɪtəbl/
Fair and impartial treatment or distribution.

Examples:

The new policy aims to provide equitable access to healthcare.Ensuring equitable distribution of resources is a priority.An equitable solution was found that satisfied all parties involved.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Equable and equitable sound similar but have different meanings.
  • Equable is related to emotional stability or consistency, like a calm demeanor or a uniform climate.
  • Remember equable as equal behavior to denote stable and even-tempered personality traits.
  • Equitable relates to fairness and justice, often in distributing resources or in treatment of people.
  • Think equitable as equal tables, suggesting fair division and balanced decision-making.
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