Fairness: meaning, definitions and examples

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fairness

 

[ ˈfɛərnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in justice

The quality of being fair and just; impartiality.

Synonyms

equity, impartiality, justice

Examples of usage

  • His fairness in decision-making earned him the respect of his colleagues.
  • She always strives for fairness in all her dealings with others.
Context #2 | Noun

in competition

The practice of treating all people equally and in a way that is right or reasonable.

Synonyms

equality, equitableness, impartiality

Examples of usage

  • The referee's fairness in the game was appreciated by both teams.
  • Fairness in the selection process is crucial for maintaining a level playing field.

Translations

Translations of the word "fairness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 justiça

🇮🇳 न्याय

🇩🇪 Gerechtigkeit

🇮🇩 keadilan

🇺🇦 справедливість

🇵🇱 sprawiedliwość

🇯🇵 公正

🇫🇷 justice

🇪🇸 justicia

🇹🇷 adalet

🇰🇷 공정

🇸🇦 عدالة

🇨🇿 spravedlnost

🇸🇰 spravodlivosť

🇨🇳 公平

🇸🇮 pravičnost

🇮🇸 réttlæti

🇰🇿 әділдік

🇬🇪 სამართლიანობა

🇦🇿 ədalət

🇲🇽 justicia

Etymology

The word 'fairness' originated from the Old English word 'fægernes,' which means beauty or attractiveness. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the concept of justice and equality. The idea of fairness has been a fundamental principle in various legal systems and ethical frameworks throughout history, emphasizing the importance of impartiality and equity.

See also: fair, fairly, fairway, fairy, unfair, unfairly, unfairness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,405 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.