Select the word closest in meaning to the word Equitable
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Impartial
Equitable means fair and just to everyone. Its synonym is impartial.
Example: The land was divided in an equitable way among the brothers.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Impartial (answer) | not favouring one side over another (being fair to all and not taking sides are the same idea) | A referee must stay impartial during the match. |
| (2) Regular | happening at fixed times or usual (it says nothing about fairness) | He takes a regular walk in the evening. |
| (3) Typical | showing the usual qualities of a type (it is not about justice) | It was a typical monsoon day. |
| (4) Distinctive | special and easy to recognise (it has no link with fairness) | She has a distinctive laugh. |
| Synonyms of equitable: impartial, fair, just, even-handed Antonyms of equitable: unfair, unjust, biased, partial |