Fairness

Pronunciation: /ˈfernəs/

Definitions of fairness

noun the quality of being free from bias, injustice, or dishonesty; impartial and just treatment

Example Sentences

A1 Fairness is important in games.

A2 The teacher always ensures fairness in grading.

B1 The company's policies promote fairness in the workplace.

B2 The court ruling was based on principles of fairness.

C1 The concept of fairness is deeply ingrained in the legal system.

C2 The debate centered around the issue of fairness in resource distribution.

Examples of fairness in a Sentence

formal The principle of fairness dictates that everyone should be treated equally under the law.

informal It's not fair that she always gets to choose where we go for lunch.

slang That's not cool, man. Where's the fairness in that?

figurative In the game of life, fairness is like a rare gem that is hard to come by.

Grammatical Forms of fairness

• plural: fairnesses
• comparative: fairer
• superlative: fairest
• present tense: fair
• future tense: will be fair
• perfect tense: has been fair
• continuous tense: is being fair
• singular: fairness
• positive degree: fair
• infinitive: to be fair
• gerund: being fair
• participle: fairing

Origin and Evolution of fairness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'fairness' originated from the Old English word 'fægernes' which meant beauty or attractiveness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'fairness' evolved to include the concept of justice, equality, and impartiality in addition to beauty and attractiveness.