different between equitable vs suitable

English

Alternative forms

• æquitable (obsolete)

Etymology

From French équitable, from Old French, from equité (“equity”).

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /??k.w?.t?.b?l/

Adjective

equitable (comparative more equitable, superlative most equitable)

1. Marked by or having equity.
2. Fair, just, or impartial.
   • 1748, David Hume, Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral, London: Oxford University Press, 1973. § 33.

     I may justly require you to produce that argument; nor have you any pretence to refuse so equitable a demand.

3. (law) Relating to the general principles of justice that correct or supplement the provisions of the law.

Related terms

• equity

Translations

See also

• equitabilis

Middle French

Alternative forms

• aequitable

Adjective

equitable m or f (plural equitables)

1. equitable (fair, just, even, balanced)

Descendants

• French: équitable
  • English: equitable

English

Etymology

suit +? -able

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?su?t?bl/

Adjective

suitable (comparative more suitable, superlative most suitable)

1. Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

Synonyms

• fit for purpose (British)
• up to standard (British)

Antonyms

• unsuitable

Derived terms

Translations

See also

• appropriate
• apt
• congruous
• consonant
• corresponding
• eligible
• fit
• meet
• pertinent
• seemly

Further reading

• suitable in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• suitable in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

Anagrams

• sabulite