fairness
Translation
fairness, justice, impartiality
Examples
He has a strong sense of fairness and justice.
He has a strong sense of fairness and justice.
For the sake of fairness, we should all have a turn.
For the sake of fairness, we should all have a turn.
Grammar Patterns
((an abstract concept)) the quality of treating people equally He has a strong sense of fairness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impartiality, justice, equity; Antonyms: unfairness, injustice
Etymology
From the adjective 'fair' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness', meaning 'the state of being fair'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun that describes a state or quality (e.g., happy -> happiness).