inequitably-given
|in-eq-ui-ta-bly-giv-en|
/ɪnˈɛkwɪtəbli ˈɡɪvən/
unfair distribution
Etymology
'inequitably-given' originates from the combination of 'inequitable' and 'given'. 'Inequitable' comes from Latin 'aequitas', meaning 'equality', with the prefix 'in-' indicating 'not'. 'Given' is derived from Old English 'giefan', meaning 'to bestow'.
'Inequitable' evolved from the Latin 'aequitas' through Old French 'equité', and 'given' from Old English 'giefan'.
Initially, 'inequitable' meant 'not equal', and 'given' meant 'bestowed'. Together, they evolved to mean 'distributed in an unfair manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
distributed or allocated in an unfair or unjust manner.
The resources were inequitably-given, favoring the wealthier districts.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 13:10