fairness
pronunciation
How to pronounce fairness in British English:
UK [ˈfeənəs]
How to pronounce fairness in American English:
US [ˈfernəs]
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- Noun:
- conformity with rules or standards
- ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
- the property of having a naturally light complexion
- the quality of being good looking and attractive
Word Origin
- fairness (n.)
- Old English fægernes "beauty;" see fair (adj.) + -ness. Meaning "even-handedness, impartiality" is from mid-15c. Meaning "lightness of complexion" is from 1590s.
Example
- 1. We 're compelled by a strong sense of fairness .
- 2. Critics say the situation threatens the fairness of state courts .
- 3. Did the reasons lie in fairness ?
- 4. How could anybody dislike the notion of fairness ?
- 5. The first experiment evaluated fairness .