fairness

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛɚ.nəs/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun conformity with rules or standards
  2. noun ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
  3. noun the property of having a naturally light complexion

Etymology

From Middle English fairness, fæȝernesse, from Old English fæġernes (“fairness; beauty; pleasantness”), equivalent to fair + -ness. Cognate with Old High German fagarnessi (“fairness”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

equity

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
justice
Narrower (hyponyms)
sportsmanship, non-discrimination
Opposite (antonyms)
unfairness

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