Definition of equable

The word "equable" comes from the Latin word "aequus" (aequus), which means "equal" or "fair". In ancient Rome, an equable distribution of goods or resources was one that was equal or fair, and that was distributed without favoritism or partiality. In modern English, the word "equable" is used to describe something that is equal or fair, especially in relation to distribution or allocation. Equitable distributions are often seen as being more just, more democratic, or more socially responsible than unequal or unfair distributions. In economics and political science, the term "equitable" is used to describe a distribution of goods, resources, or opportunities that is equal or fair, especially in relation to social justice, income inequality, or economic development. This usage is common in many different contexts, from development economics and welfare economics to political philosophy and social theory, where it is used to describe a distribution of goods, resources, or opportunities that is equal or fair, which is intended to promote social justice, reduce income inequality, or foster economic development. In computing and information technology, the term "equitable" is sometimes used to describe a distribution of resources, such as computing power or network bandwidth, that is equal or fair, especially in relation to network communication or cloud computing. This usage is less common than the more traditional usage, but it is still used in some contexts, particularly in relation to network architecture and cloud computing, where it is used to describe a distribution of resources that is equal or fair, which is intended to promote network efficiency, reduce network congestion, or facilitate cloud computing. In all of these contexts, the word "equitable" is used to describe a distribution of goods, resources, or opportunities that is equal or fair, which is intended to promote social justice, reduce income inequality, or foster economic development.