'gender-equitable' originates from the combination of 'gender' and 'equitable', where 'gender' refers to the social and cultural differences between sexes, and 'equitable' means fair and impartial.

'Gender' and 'equitable' have been used separately in English for centuries, but their combination into 'gender-equitable' is a more recent development, reflecting modern social awareness.

Initially, 'gender' and 'equitable' were used in separate contexts, but their combination now emphasizes fairness across all genders.